Diagrams help explain complex data

Diagrams are useful to help explain qualitative data. There are various diagramming tools that can help with understanding complex systems. These are the main tools that I use

• Rich Pictures
• Spray Diagrams
• Systems Map
• Influence Diagram
• Multiple Cause Diagram

The  diagrams above were provided by the Open University and guidelines for constructing such  diagrams are explained.

The Open University guide to using diagrams can be seen in this video.