Data Analysis Process

extract -> clean -> explore -> analyze -> share

Bar graphs, Histograms, Scatter plots
Geospatial plots, Choropleth, Cartogram, Small multiples, Box plots, violin plots
Strip charts

choosing a good chart
http://extremepresentation.typepad.com/blog/2006/09/choosing_a_good.html

Bullet graphs, Sparkline, Connected scatter plot, Kernel density estimate, Cycle plots
Using color, Color palettes, Sequential palettes, Diverging palettes, Palettes for qualitative data

lie factor = size of effect shown in graphic / size of effect in data