Dot plots with varying dot sizes
An example of a dot plot with varying dot sizes
Axis
Dizziness
Dizziness is probably not an intended goal of charting
Small tweaks that make big differences
Some small tweaks to data graphics make a huge difference
Adjust, and adjust some more
Kaiser looks at an interactive chart in the Financial Times.
Chart without an axis
Kaiser looks at a variant of a standard chart form.
Dual axes: a favorite of tricksters
Kaiser comes across a quintessential example of using dual axes with intent to mislead.