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Learn the Art of Choosing the Right Graph
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Learn the Art of Choosing the Right Graph

From confusion to clarity in deciding which chart to use
Created byMahendra Rana
Last updated 12/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • Identify the key factors that influence the choice of the most appropriate graph for visualizing data.
  • Understand the characteristics and limitations of common graph types
  • Apply practical decision-making frameworks to confidently select the optimal graph
  • Thinking skills to evaluate the effectiveness of existing data visualizations

Course content

2 sections • 18 lectures • 32m total length

  • Introduction0:54

    Master selecting the right chart for each scenario to build and read effective dashboards, and grasp dashboards more clearly when data is presented or reviewed.

  • Bar Chart and Column Chart1:06

    Explore bar chart, column chart, and clustered chart concepts, including when to use each for comparing data across categories or subcategories, such as population or sales by region or product.

  • Stacked Column Chart1:35
  • 100% Stacked Column Chart1:22
  • Pie Chart and Donut Chart1:42
  • Scatter Chart and Bubble Chart2:42
  • Map Chart - Bubble Map - Geo Map and Filled Map2:33
  • Line Chart1:22
  • Combo Chart2:14
  • Area Chart1:19
  • Stacked Area Chart and 100% Area Chart2:01

    Learn when to use stacked area charts to compare categories over time. See how 100% stacked area charts express proportions, with Indian versus foreign product sales from Q1 2020 to Q2 2020.

  • Tree Chart1:31
  • Funnel Chart1:29

Requirements

  • No prior skills needed to learn the basics of graphs

Description

Feeling lost in a sea of bar charts and pie graphs?  Struggling to choose the right visual to tell your data's story?

This course is your compass. From confusion to clarity - this course is designed to assist you to decide when to use which graph while designing your dashboard. Dive deep into the science and art of choosing the perfect graph for every scenario. Learn to master the nuances of common graph types, from bar charts to funnel charts, understanding their strengths and limitations. become a critical thinker! Learn to evaluate existing data visualizations, identify misleading presentations, and suggest alternative representations. Sharpen your skills to communicate your data with clarity and impact.

As a presenter, i had a made a mistake of just adding the graph based on how it looks and fits in my PPT instead knowing the science behind the same. This course helps you to decode the mistake and arrive at solution. This course cracks the code of effective visualization, helping you ditch the "eye-candy" approach and understand the science of selecting the perfect graph for every story in just 22 minutes. Learn to decode misleading visuals and craft impactful presentations that truly resonate with your audience.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner in Dashboard design who would like to understand when to use which graph

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