Visual analysis goals
Each type of visual expression lends itself to different types of data and data analysis purposes. One common purpose of data analysis is data classification. This involves determining which subset within a dataset a particular data value belongs to. This process may occur early in the data analysis process because breaking data apart into manageable and related pieces simplifies the analysis process. Often, classification is not the end goal but rather an important intermediary step before further analysis can be undertaken.
Regression analysis is a complex and important form of data analysis. It involves studying relationships between independent and dependent variables, as well as multiple independent variables. This ...
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