any graphic that displays and explains information, whether that be data or words. When we use the term “data visualization,” we’re using it as a general term used to describe data presented in a visual way.infographics are different because information graphics have a flow to them. They’re data visualizations that present complex information quickly and clearly. Think of maps, signs, and charts used by statisticians or computer scientists: Wherever you have deep data presented in visual shorthand, you’ve got an infographic.
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