Data Visualization for Dummies August 2015 Prepared by Ashleigh Bunn Digital Analytics Overview Introduction Who am I What is Data Visualization Why it matters A Brief History of Time ID: 693514
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Communicating Information(Data Visualization for Dummies)
August, 2015
Prepared by: Ashleigh Bunn, Digital AnalyticsSlide2
Overview
Introduction
Who am I?What is Data VisualizationWhy it mattersA Brief History of Time200 Countries, 200 years, 4 minutesHow do we Visualize DataCritical ThinkingEncouraging Students to communicate information.Slide3
Ashleigh Bunn
Who Am I?Slide4
Data Visualization
What is it?
Data visualization is a general term that describes any effort to help people understand the significance of data by placing it in a visual context. Patterns, trends and correlations that might go undetected in text-based data can be exposed and recognized easier with data visualization software.Slide5
Who Cares?
All the pretty people.
Copyright: American Cancer Society, Customer Intelligence, MIESSlide6
Old School
The History of Data VisualizationSlide7
Old School
The History of Data VisualizationSlide8
Old School
The History of Data VisualizationSlide9
Old School
The History of Data VisualizationSlide10
Still Cool
Data Visualization in MY HouseSlide11
Not so Cool
Data Visualization in House of CongressSlide12
Not so Cool
Data Visualization in House of CongressSlide13
Not so Cool
Data Visualization in House of CongressSlide14
Good Data Gone BadSlide15
Data is BeautifulSlide16
Visualization for AllSlide17
But How?
Communication PlanningSlide18
But How?
Communication Planning
What do you hope your message will do? (Define measurable goals or expected outcome)Who are you saying it to? (Define your Audience)What do you want to say? (Identify thesis & supporting data)What are the risks or challenges? (Identify obstacles)How are you going to share your information? (Pick a method)COMMUNICATE!Slide19
Thinking Critically
Analyzing Student Communication
The student aids others’ understanding of informationThe student provides useful explanations of informationThe student presents information accurately.The student presents information completely.The presentation of information helps others see connections or larger themes.The presentation of information arouses others interest.The presentation of information evokes questions or further study by others.The student openly acknowledges when information is inconsistent or inconclusive.Slide20
Resources
Encouraging Information Communication
Data Visualization 101: https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/53/file-863940581-pdf/Data_Visualization_101_How_to_Design_Charts_and_Graphs.pdfData Visualization DIY: Top Tools: http://datajournalismhandbook.org/1.0/en/delivering_data_7.htmlExcel Formula’s Cheat Sheet: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2877236/excel-formulas-cheat-sheet-15-essential-tips-for-calculations-and-common-tasks.htmlInformation is Beautiful:http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/Slide21
Q&A
Thank You!