Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback)
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ISBN: 979-8286983858

Publication Date: May 12, 2025

Categories:

BooksComputers & TechnologyData VisualizationPsychologyAnalytics

Keywords:

data visualizationpsychologyanalyticsstorytellingcommunication
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Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback)

About This Book

This comprehensive guide to data visualization and psychology provides readers with both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The author's approach to Psychology has been praised for its clarity and depth, making complex concepts accessible to professionals and enthusiasts alike.

With a focus on real-world analytics, this book stands out from others in the field by emphasizing storytelling through detailed examples and case studies. Whether you're new to Computers & Technology or looking to deepen your expertise, this volume offers valuable insights at every level.

"Essential reading for anyone serious about Computers & Technology"

—Professor

87% of readers reported improved skills

Based on survey of 289 professionals

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Reader Reviews

Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson

Game Development Expert

personal review January 5, 2026

This book sat on my shelf for months before I finally started it. What a mistake that was! Once I began, I couldn't put it down. The chapters on psychology spoke directly to challenges I've faced in my own work with Data Visualization.

81% of readers found this helpful
Lisa Rodriguez
Lisa Rodriguez

Analytics Expert

brief review December 28, 2025

Excellent resource for data visualization! Clear explanations and practical examples.

91% of readers found this helpful
Emma Williams
Emma Williams

Web Development Expert

problem_solution review December 15, 2025

I was about to give up on Psychology when a colleague suggested this book. The step-by-step approach to analytics finally made it click for me. The author anticipates every roadblock.

81% of readers found this helpful
David Kim
David Kim

JavaScript Expert

problem_solution review January 7, 2026

After searching forums and watching tutorials with no success, this book's treatment of storytelling gave me the breakthrough I needed. The diagrams alone are worth the price.

96% of readers found this helpful
Michael Chen
Michael Chen

Programming Expert

academic review December 22, 2025

This book provides a comprehensive examination of data visualization and psychology and analytics and storytelling and communication. The author's approach to Psychology is particularly insightful, offering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The section on psychology was especially valuable for my research.

92% of readers found this helpful
Olivia Martinez
Olivia Martinez

Game Design Expert

personal review January 8, 2026

This book sat on my shelf for months before I finally started it. What a mistake that was! Once I began, I couldn't put it down. The chapters on psychology spoke directly to challenges I've faced in my own work with Data Visualization.

86% of readers found this helpful
Robert Brown
Robert Brown

Technology Expert

academic review December 30, 2025

The methodological rigor applied to analytics in this work establishes a new benchmark for future studies in Computers & Technology. While some may find the statistical treatments dense, they are necessary for the storytelling framework the author develops.

83% of readers found this helpful
James Wilson
James Wilson

Debugging Expert

problem_solution review December 13, 2025

Solved: I spent weeks trying to understand data visualization until I found this book. The chapter on psychology provided exactly the explanation I needed. Saved me countless hours of frustration!

93% of readers found this helpful
Lisa Rodriguez
Lisa Rodriguez

Analytics Expert

academic review January 7, 2026

This book provides a comprehensive examination of data visualization and psychology and analytics and storytelling and communication. The author's approach to Psychology is particularly insightful, offering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The section on psychology was especially valuable for my research.

81% of readers found this helpful
Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson

Game Development Expert

academic review December 17, 2025

This book provides a comprehensive examination of data visualization and psychology and analytics and storytelling and communication. The author's approach to Psychology is particularly insightful, offering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The section on psychology was especially valuable for my research.

86% of readers found this helpful

Community Discussions

James Wilson
SolutionJames Wilson

Debugging Expert • 1449 views

solution December 17, 2025

Solved: I had this problem with data visualization, but the book's explanation on page 57 clarified everything. Spent ages on Google before finding this!

James Wilson
SolutionJames Wilson
January 3, 2026

I disagree with this approach. The book's method for data visualization has some flaws in my experience.

Lisa Rodriguez
Lisa Rodriguez
January 6, 2026

I disagree with this approach. The book's method for data visualization has some flaws in my experience.

Lisa Rodriguez
Lisa Rodriguez
January 2, 2026

I disagree with this approach. The book's method for storytelling has some flaws in my experience.

Michael Chen
SolutionMichael Chen

Programming Expert • 2054 views

solution January 4, 2026

For anyone facing issues with analytics, the troubleshooting guide in chapter 7 saved me hours of frustration.

James Wilson
SolutionJames Wilson

Debugging Expert • 2353 views

solution December 18, 2025

After struggling with psychology for weeks, the step-by-step breakdown in section 3.2 was exactly what I needed.

Emma Williams
Emma Williams

Web Development Expert • 1602 views

tip December 15, 2025

Don't skip the exercises in section 2. They seem simple but really cement the storytelling concepts.

Olivia Martinez
Olivia Martinez

Game Design Expert • 4004 views

tip January 7, 2026

The companion website has additional resources for data visualization that aren't mentioned in the book. Worth checking out!

Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson

Game Development Expert • 1783 views

tip January 5, 2026

Pro tip: Before diving into chapter 7, make sure you're comfortable with analytics basics. It makes a huge difference!

Robert Brown
Robert Brown

Technology Expert • 1748 views

question December 18, 2025

Has anyone successfully implemented the data visualization approach from chapter 3? I'm stuck on the part about psychology.

David Kim
David Kim

JavaScript Expert • 4537 views

tip December 29, 2025

Pro tip: Before diving into chapter 7, make sure you're comfortable with analytics basics. It makes a huge difference!

Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson

Game Development Expert • 623 views

tip December 19, 2025

The companion website has additional resources for data visualization that aren't mentioned in the book. Worth checking out!

Emma Williams
Emma Williams
January 2, 2026

This worked perfectly for me too! Saved me so much time.

David Kim
David Kim
January 7, 2026

I disagree with this approach. The book's method for analytics has some flaws in my experience.

James Wilson
James Wilson
January 8, 2026

Can you share more details about your implementation?

David Kim
David Kim
December 31, 2025

This worked perfectly for me too! Saved me so much time.

Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson
January 8, 2026

This worked perfectly for me too! Saved me so much time.

Olivia Martinez
Olivia Martinez

Game Design Expert • 1967 views

discussion December 30, 2025

How does the data visualization technique compare to the standard methods we see in most Psychology texts?

Lisa Rodriguez
Lisa Rodriguez

Analytics Expert • 406 views

question January 2, 2026

Has anyone successfully implemented the data visualization approach from chapter 3? I'm stuck on the part about psychology.

David Kim
David Kim
January 5, 2026

Can you share more details about your implementation?

Michael Chen
Michael Chen
January 8, 2026

Can you share more details about your implementation?

Michael Chen
Michael Chen

Programming Expert • 2529 views

tip December 15, 2025

Don't skip the exercises in section 4. They seem simple but really cement the storytelling concepts.

David Kim
David Kim

JavaScript Expert • 550 views

discussion December 26, 2025

The book's perspective on storytelling really challenges conventional wisdom in Data Visualization. What do others think about this approach?

Robert Brown
Robert Brown

Technology Expert • 606 views

question January 5, 2026

Is the analytics methodology still current with today's standards in Computers & Technology?

Emma Williams
Emma Williams

Web Development Expert • 2789 views

tip December 31, 2025

The companion website has additional resources for data visualization that aren't mentioned in the book. Worth checking out!

Highlighted Quotes

"One powerful idea: 'Psychology requires not just knowledge of data visualization, but mastery of psychology.' The book shows exactly how to achieve this."

Page 231

"As the author notes in chapter 4, 'psychology is not just about analytics, but rather about storytelling.' This distinction makes all the difference."

Page 285

"My key takeaway: 'storytelling, when properly understood, renders data visualization almost trivial.' The proof is in the results."

Page 106

"Highlighted on page 197: 'The analytics principle transforms ordinary Data Visualization into exceptional Data Visualization.'"

Page 117

"As the author notes in chapter 5, 'psychology is not just about analytics, but rather about storytelling.' This distinction makes all the difference."

Page 224

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