HW7 — Arrange Tables
Questions 1–3 · Data arrangement and visual comparison
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Question 1 — Part A: Abstract the Table
| Column | Key or value? | Type | Levels (if a key) | Role in the charts |
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A quantitative value can occupy a measured position on an axis because its numerical differences have meaning. Categorical keys identify distinct groups rather than measured distances, so their regions must be separated, ordered, and aligned.
Question 1 — Part B: One Key, Three Orderings
Alphabetical ordering
Question 1 — Part C: Two Keys, Two Alignments
Stacked bars
Question 2 — Parts A–B: Matrix Alignment and Reordering
Original heatmap
Question 3 — Part A: Radial Arrangement
Radial bar chart
Top-five ranking test
Question 3 — Part B: Parallel Coordinates
Parallel coordinates with the last axis moved first