How to Use Data Visualization to Make Better Decisions—Faster

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Steve Wexler

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[1] Introduction

[1] Data visualization can drive change.mp4

01:05

[2] 1. Seeing the Big PictureFast!

[1] How data visualization can reveal key insights.mp4

02:07

[2] How data visualization can help with communication.mp4

01:08

[3] How data visualization can influence change.mp4

02:24

[3] 2. Why Numbers Are Not Enough

[1] Spreadsheet vs. timeline.mp4

00:59

[2] Color plus numbers = amazing data visualization.mp4

01:50

[3] Marginal histograms.mp4

02:44

[4] 3. Why Do We See So Many Bar Charts

[1] Preattentive attributes.mp4

01:01

[2] Bar charts vs. packed bubbles.mp4

02:28

[3] Understanding why a common and accurate baseline is so important.mp4

01:22

[5] 4. Color Dos and Donts

[1] The five ways in which color is used in data visualization.mp4

00:53

[2] Where people mess up color in data visualization.mp4

00:51

[3] Examples of good use of color in charts.mp4

02:07

[4] Why you should avoid traffic light colors in your charts.mp4

00:50

[6] 5. Chart Types You Should Know and Love (and Sometimes Loathe)

[1] How to create aesthetically pleasing bar charts.mp4

01:03

[2] Show progress with bar charts and reference lines.mp4

01:22

[3] How do you compare this year with last year (and maybe a few more years).mp4

02:45

[4] Scatterplots can effectively show relationships.mp4

02:51

[5] How summary statistics can hide whats important.mp4

03:12

[6] Why stacked bar charts and area charts can be problematic.mp4

03:07

[7] Timelines and other ways to visualize time.mp4

03:30

[8] Pie charts and the problems with them.mp4

02:42

[9] Donut charts and the problems with them.mp4

02:03

[10] Your turn! How would you visualize this data set.mp4

02:35

[11] Keep an open mind.mp4

00:48

[7] Conclusion

[1] Where do you go from here.mp4

03:17

Description

Most organizations are drowning in data but are thirsty for understanding. An abundance of information doesn’t do you any good if you’re not able to understand it or communicate its significance. If you’re among the 99% of business professionals who don’t create data visualizations for a living, join Steve Wexler in this course as he takes you through the basics of data visualizations so that you and your organization can have informed, intelligent discussions about data. He covers topics like how data visualization can help communicate and persuade, the best ways to utilize color in charts, how the right visualization can reduce the time to insight, and the pros and cons of various types of charts. As Steve makes clear, knowing how to decipher, understand, and see the value of charts and dashboards will give you a graphic literacy that will help you thrive in today’s data-rich world.

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Steve Wexler

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