Effective Data Visualisation for Researchers: Principles, Tools and Applications Article Swipe
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· 2025
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.70593/978-93-7185-608-9
· OA: W4411506465
The growing need for researchers to present their findings in a visually striking and academically rigorous way led to the development of this book. As PhD students in physical education and health promotion at the University of Cape Coast, we have seen firsthand the difficulties many students face in choosing the right visual tools to communicate their data effectively. This book has been written with a deliberate focus on accessibility and practicality. We tried to distil complex principles and technologies of visualisation into simplified, actionable knowledge, suitable for those at the beginning of their academic research careers. While the focus is on academic research, the principles and procedures described in this piece can be extended to professional reports, trade presentations, and policy documents where data-driven reporting is essential. We hope that this book will not only improve the technical skills of the reader but also give them a deeper understanding of the role of visual literacy in the research process. We are grateful to our mentors, colleagues, and students for giving us feedback and support throughout this process. This book is for all researchers and readers who seek truth, meaning, and progress through the written word.
