The litmus test for plots


Several people have asked permission to modify the structure of the plot produced by the original wichita.py program; for instance, by changing scales, adding or removing axes, using different color/style combos for the lines, etc.

Here’s the answer for this particular question, and for all future infographics you may ever create. The only important question to ask is: “does this plot convey the necessary information clearly?

If the answer is “yes,” then it’s an acceptable plot, no matter how many axes or what colors you used.

If the answer is “no,” then it’s not an acceptable plot, no matter how many axes or what colors you used.

In other words, I promise I will never get mad if you made different plotting choices than I would have, as long as the viewer can correctly interpret what the data behind the plot means.


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