Data Visualization Essentials

Data Visualization    |    Beginner
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It's becoming more common to present data in a visual way to engage audiences with what the data is saying. Explore the essentials of creating great data visualizations.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • describe what data visualization is
    distinguish between data visualization audiences
    describe the traits of good visualization and perception
    use the data being visualized to provide meaningful information
    identify the difference between data visualization and infographics
    distinguish between the different types of visualization techniques
    identify the types of interactivity and if they are required in the data visualization
    describe designing good narratives to go with the data visualizations
    identify what is a good data visualization design and a bad data visualization design
  • determine the usage for different illustrations and icons
    design and determine the position, size, color, contrast, and shape for the data visualization
    create the appropriate scale for the data visualization
    create the appropriate legend and source usage
    use best practices to start designing a draft of a data visualization
    use best practices to add effective visuals and text to a draft of a data visualization
    use best practices to add functionality and color to a draft of a data visualization
    use best practices to create meaningful data visualizations

IN THIS COURSE

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    What is Data Visualization
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    Knowing Your Audience
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    Traits and Visual Perception
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    Understanding the Data Being Visualized
    4m 43s
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    Data Visualization Versus Infographics
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    Choosing the Type of Visualization for the Data
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    Identifying Interactivity in the Data Visualizations
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    Defining the Narrative
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    Data Visualization Counter Examples of s
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    Illustrations and Icons
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    Visual Aspects
    3m 30s
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    Scale Usage
    2m 56s
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    Legends and Sources
    3m 5s
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    Creating and Designing a Draft
    2m 43s
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    Adding Effective Visuals and Text
    2m 26s
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    Adding Functionality and Color
    3m 43s
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    Exercise: Designing Data Visualizations
    6m 7s
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