What is meant by Visualization?
Visualization refers to the representation of data or information in visual form, such as graphics, charts, or animations. The goal is to present complex information in a way that is easily understandable and interpretable.
Typical functions of software in the field of visualization may include:
- Data import and preprocessing: The ability to import data from various sources and prepare it for visualization, e.g., by cleaning or transforming it.
- Graphic representation: The software should support various types of graphics and charts, including bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, histograms, scatter plots, etc.
- Customization options: Users should be able to customize the appearance of the visualizations, such as colors, axis labels, legends, etc.
- Interactive elements: The ability to interact with the visualizations, such as zooming, panning, filtering, or highlighting specific data points.
- Export and sharing: The ability to export created visualizations in various formats and share them, such as image files, PDFs, or interactive web graphics.