Similarity Matrix

http://cgi.mtc.sri.com/Cluster-Lab/01.jpg

Similarity Matrix express the similarity between two data points. This Matrix shows the similarities in synopsises, with high values, 1 being the highest, and represented by the color red, are assigned to most similar variables.

Flow Charts

http://pangea.tec.selu.edu/~abolin/etec645/fproduct_1.jpg
Flow Charts use arrows between boxes to show progression of information or events. This one shows events in the life of a girl, Molly, and how one lead to the other.

Histogram

http://cs.anu.edu.au/escience/lecture/cg/CGIntroduction/Data/histogram.gif

Histograms are bar graphs showing frequency (y-axis) of certain variables, in this case number of weeks (x-axis). This histogram shows the number of weeks spent waiting for a contraceptive order.

Isopachs

http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/central_america/nicaragua/cerro_negro/gvn/images/2012neg4.jpg

Isopach maps use contour lines to show variations in thickness. This maps shows variations in thickness of ash falling from the volcano Cerro Negro.

Isohyets

http://soer.justice.tas.gov.au/2009/image/277/ilw/id277-m-rainfallisohyets-l.gif

This isohyets shows the mean annual rainfall in Tasmania, using different colors to correspont to different precipitation levels, with the key shown to the left.

Isobars

http://www.halesowenweather.co.uk/isobars.gif
Isobars are graphs using lines to connect areas of equal relevance, in this case, connecting equal atmospheric pressures across Europe.

Isotachs

http://www.erh.noaa.gov/btv/events/28Oct2008/300mb_isotachs_28_18z.gif

Isotachs use contour lines to show wind speeds. This map shows winds, supperimposed over the United States, with various shades of white-blue representing different wind speeds.