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Data Visualization Introduction

The document discusses data visualization, which is the graphical representation of information and data. It aims to communicate data or information clearly and effectively to readers by taking advantage of the human mind's receptiveness to visual information, making it a powerful communication tool. The document outlines goals of visualization and importance, and discusses identification of problems, asking questions, and common tools used.

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Data Visualization Introduction

The document discusses data visualization, which is the graphical representation of information and data. It aims to communicate data or information clearly and effectively to readers by taking advantage of the human mind's receptiveness to visual information, making it a powerful communication tool. The document outlines goals of visualization and importance, and discusses identification of problems, asking questions, and common tools used.

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the graphical representation of information and data.

It is part art and part science. The challenge is to get the art right without getting the science wrong,
and vice versa.

The goal of data visualization is to communicate data or information clearly and effectively to readers.
The human mind is very receptive to visual information. That’s why data visualization is a
powerful tool for communication.

How many 3s can you count?


The human mind is very receptive to visual information. That’s why data visualization is a
powerful tool for communication.

How many 6s can you count?


The human mind is very receptive to visual information. That’s why data visualization is a
powerful tool for communication.
The human mind is very receptive to visual information. That’s why data visualization is a
powerful tool for communication.
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Visualization Goals:

● IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY AND COMMUNICATION

● ANSWER QUESTIONS

● DISCOVER TRENDS

● FIND PATTERNS

● SEE DATA IN CONTEXT

● SUPPORT CALCULATIONS

● PRESENT OR TELL A STORY


Visual data helps us to think and communicate. A picture tells a story better than a
thousand words could.
Visual data helps us to think and communicate. A picture tells a story better than a
thousand words could.
IMPORTANCE OF DATA VISUALIZATION

1) Make data digestible and easy to understand.

2) Identify trends and outliers.

3) Tell a story within the data.

4) Reinforce an argument or opinion.

5) Highlight an important point in a set of data.

6) Make books, blog posts, reports and videos more engaging.


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Identify the problem Ask Questions


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Most Used Tools:
Different Roles?

● DATA VISUALIZATION EXPERT

● DATA ANALYST

● BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CONSULTANT

● TOOL SPECIFIC CONSULTANT

● BUSINESS ANALYST

● DATA SCIENTIST

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