Tools and Visualisations: SIMILIE Timeline
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The SIMILE Timeline () is a way of representing time-series data - such as this timeline describing JFK's assassination - in an interactive way. It is written in Javascript, so if you are already familiar with programming, then take a look at the documentation (, and in particular ), and think about how you could create your own timeline.
Is this a good way of visualising data? Why? Why not?
Does this timeline tell a data story? If yes, what is the point the author is trying to make? If not, what would need to be added to make it a coherent story?
What other sorts of data would suit a visualisation like this?
Have a look at the examples () then, in your groups, discuss:
