Data Visualization

Dr. Frank CS101

Team C (Geeks)

October 2024
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Outline

What is Data Visualization? Types of Data Visualization

Importance of Data Visualization

How to Gather Data Insight using Visualization

What is
Data Visualization?
Data visualization is the graphical representation
of information and data.

- making complex information easier to understand

- using visual elements like charts, graphs, and
maps, data visualization tools
Data Visualization
Data Visualization simply conveys complex information in a more
understandable manner.

The purpose of Data Visualization is to be able to see and make sense of data.

Advantages of Visualizing Data

- powerful for data exploration, discovery, insight, and interaction.
- enhances data analysis by making information more accessible
and understandable,
- enables users to uncover meaningful patterns, derive insights,
and make informed decisions.
 Types of Data Visualization
Charts: Bar, Line, Pie, Gantt, Area Chart Graphs: Scatterplots, Histograms
Maps: Geographic Map, Heat Map Tables: Data Tables
Infographics: Combining visuals with minimal text to present a story
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Data Visualization helps people see, interact

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with, and better understand data. Whether
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1. Helps people understand complex data

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2. Enhances Data Analysis and Facilitates Comparative Analysis
3. Help better decision-making by highlighting key insights.
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WIth the Visualization :

identify trends
understand more about the context
know implications of the trends

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Using Visualization
to find insights

Analyze the visualization

“Learn something from the picture created”

What can I see in this image? Is it what I

expected?
Are there any interesting patterns?
What does this mean in the context of the data?

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Using Visualization
to find insights

for future reference

Document the insights to share findings with stakeholders,

maybe even public
and steps
for clarity and transparency
“Help yourself and
to improve cross-functional
Others” communication
for performance tracking

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Using Visualization
to find insights

Convert Data from one format to another one

“Improve quality, usability, ready for further analysis or integration with other systems”

Enhanced Usability
Improve quality

Data structures can be reformatted

Data transformation involves data
for user-friendliness or converted to
cleaning and data formats
simpler formats for stakeholders to
normalization.
understand better.

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