Brath / Jonker Graph Analysis and Visualization

Discovering Business Opportunity in Linked Data
1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-118-84587-5
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection

E-Book, Englisch, 544 Seiten, E-Book

Wring more out of the data with a scientific approach toanalysis
Graph Analysis and Visualization brings graph theory outof the lab and into the real world. Using sophisticated methods andtools that span analysis functions, this guide shows you how toexploit graph and network analytic techniques to enable thediscovery of new business insights and opportunities. Published infull color, the book describes the process of creating powerfulvisualizations using a rich and engaging set of examples fromsports, finance, marketing, security, social media, and more. Youwill find practical guidance toward pattern identification andusing various data sources, including Big Data, plus clearinstruction on the use of software and programming. The companionwebsite offers data sets, full code examples in Python, and linksto all the tools covered in the book.
Science has already reaped the benefit of network and graphtheory, which has powered breakthroughs in physics, economics,genetics, and more. This book brings those proven techniques intothe world of business, finance, strategy, and design, helpingextract more information from data and better communicate theresults to decision-makers.
* Study graphical examples of networks using clear and insightfulvisualizations
* Analyze specifically-curated, easy-to-use data sets fromvarious industries
* Learn the software tools and programming languages that extractinsights from data
* Code examples using the popular Python programminglanguage
There is a tremendous body of scientific work on network andgraph theory, but very little of it directly applies to analystfunctions outside of the core sciences - until now. Writtenfor those seeking empirically based, systematic analysis methodsand powerful tools that apply outside the lab, Graph Analysisand Visualization is a thorough, authoritative resource.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brath, Richard

Jonker, David

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction xvii
PART 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Why Graphs? 3
Chapter 2 A Graph for Every Problem 27
PART 2 Process and Tools
Chapter 3 Data--Collect, Clean, and Connect 55
Chapter 4 Stats and Layout 87
Chapter 5 Visual Attributes 125
Chapter 6 Explore and Explain 157
Chapter 7 Point-and-Click Graph Tools 187
Chapter 8 Lightweight Programming 223
PART 3 Visual Analysis of Graphs
Chapter 9 Relationships 275
Chapter 10 Hierarchies 293
Chapter 11 Communities 315
Chapter 12 Flows 351
Chapter 13 Spatial Networks 389
PART 4 Advanced Techniques
Chapter 14 Big Data 419
Chapter 15 Dynamic Graphs 449
Chapter 16 Design 473
Glossary 497
Index 501

Über Autor(innen)

Richard Brath is actively involved in the research,design, and development of data visualization and visual analyticsfor both research and commercial applications for some of theworld's largest companies and top software vendors. Hissolutions range from rich, interactive visualizations for mobiledevices, to large multi-touch, multi-screen installations andweb-based analytical visualizations for business applications.David Jonker is a designer and developer of visualizationplatforms and applications for web-based, distributed, desktop, andmobile use. He created visualization products for NASDAQ MarketSitereal-time broadcast in Times Square, and is currently a lead on theDARPA XDATA program, developing new tools and technologies formaking sense of Big Data. Brath and Jonker are partners at aleading visual analytics firm. Between them they have presented atmore than 30 industry conferences, and have published numerousarticles and research papers.