Reading 7

  1. Should it be required data be available for any data visualization in publications or even newspaper articles? Links could prevent publications from getting too long but allow for a sense of transparency and give the reader the ability to reach their own conclusions.

  2. How can the public become more experienced at not just reading but also thinking critically abouta graphical work? (for example understanding that different circumstances can greatly impact data as week in the South Africa example on page 107).

  3. Could the inclusion of one graphical representation in article abstracts encourage authors to communicate visually, help educate readers on how to read graphs, and give the reader a sense for the type of evidence supporting the article's claim?