Clarity or Accuracy – What Makes a Good Scientific Image?
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The article discusses the importance of balancing clarity and accuracy in scientific imaging, sparking a discussion on the relationship between these two aspects.
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zeruch
4 months ago
If there is one thing Tufte taught a lot of people, clarity and accuracy are not mutually exclusive.
bookofjoeAuthor
4 months ago
https://archive.ph/rjTLN
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