Abstract

Surface vs. Contour Plots for the Presentation of Three-Dimensional Data

Christopher J. Zorn
Pennsylvania State University

Political Methodologist, 2008

Abstract:
Contour plots generally provide a better approach to displaying three-dimensional continuous data than surface plots.

Keywords: graphical display, contour plots, surface plots, data analysis

Accepted Paper Series

Date posted: February 28, 2008 ; Last revised: March 28, 2008

Suggested Citation

Zorn, Christopher J., Surface vs. Contour Plots for the Presentation of Three-Dimensional Data. Political Methodologist, 2008. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1099052

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Christopher J. Zorn (Contact Author)

Pennsylvania State University ( email )

University Park
State College, PA 16802
United States