A visual display of a topic is commonly called a mind map. Mind mapping is a technique that uses diagrams to visually organize information, showing words, ideas, or tasks linked around a central concept, making it easier to brainstorm, organize, and present information visually
. More broadly, such visual displays can also be referred to as data visualizations or visual representations , which include charts, graphs, diagrams, maps, and infographics designed to communicate information clearly and efficiently
. These visual tools help in understanding patterns, relationships, and structures within data or concepts by encoding information into visual elements like lines, bars, colors, and shapes
. In summary:
- For organizing ideas and topics visually: Mind map
- For representing data or information graphically: Data visualization or visual representation (including charts, graphs, diagrams, infographics)
Both serve as visual displays but are used in different contexts depending on whether the focus is on conceptual organization (mind mapping) or quantitative/qualitative data presentation (data visualization)
