Degrees of Data Visualization

There is a mountain of data front of you and a variety of tools at your disposal. First, ask “What do I want to know?” or “What story do I need to tell?” Next, determine “What do the numbers say?” and “What numbers mean something?” Finally, ask again “What story needs to be told? and “What information should the pictures share?” If all the talk on data visualization has you intrigued, this is the session for you!

Outcomes: The attendee will be able to... ...differentiate between good and bad data visualization. ...compare different types of data measurements. ...define and understand why to use various survey questions. ...describe how an infographic is different from a simple chart.