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This guide on how to avoid the main errors Esta guía sobre cómo evitar los principales
in graphics presents the improved version errores en la presentación de gráficos, pre-
on the right and the rule as a caption. senta la versión mejorada a la derecha, y la
recomendación al pie.
Reference / Referencia:
Kosslyn, S. M. (2006). Graph Design for the Eye and Mind. Oxford University Press, New York.
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Example 1. Avoid graphics or figures in three dimensions, they are easier to understand in two
dimensions.
Ejemplo 1. Evite gráficos o figuras en tres dimensiones, son más claros en dos dimensiones.
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Example 2. When categories lack a natural order, organize them from highest to lowest.
Ejemplo 2. Cuando las categorías no tienen un orden natural, ordénelas de mayor a menor.
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Example 7. Write labels with a legible and moderate-size font (Size 10 pts.).
Ejemplo 7. Utilice rotulado moderado y legible (Tamaño 10 puntos).
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Pocillopora spp.
Psammocora spp.
Porites lobata
Pavona frondifera
Pavona clavus
Gardineroseris planulata
Pavona chiriquensis
Pavona gigantea
Pavona varians
Porites panamensis
Example 8. Use histograms rather than pie charts. They are easier to compare.
Ejemplo 8. Utilice histogramas en lugar de pasteles. Facilitan la comparación.
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