Communicating Insights

Question 1

Helps us understand complex data at a glance. Makes it easier to understand insights identified in the data.

Answer 1

Visualization

Question 2

Several data tools and methods rely on visualization

Answer 2

EDA
Dashboards
Infographics

Question 3

Type of visualization that captures a trend?

Answer 3

Line Chart

Question 4

Type of visualization that visualize relationships?

Answer 4

Bar chart and scatter plot

Question 5

Type of visualization that compares categories?

Answer 5

Bar Chart

Question 6

Type of visualization that show the relationship between two variables?

Answer 6

Scatter Plot

Question 7

Type of visualization that focuses on distributions?

Answer 7

Histogram or Box Plot

Question 8

What makes a good visualization?

Answer 8

Ensure visualizations are clear and readable
Focus on key aspects of the visualization

Question 9

Set of 5 steps that can help you explain a visual

Answer 9

McCandless Technique

Question 10

Steps in the McCandless Technique

Answer 10

1. Introduce the visualization
2. Anticipate obvious questions
3. State the central insight
4. Provide supporting evidence
5. Closing Statement

Question 11

Why do you need to tell a story?

Answer 11

Make key points memorable
Keep attention and engagement
Convince your audience of your message
Motivate to take action

Question 12

Components of data storytelling

Answer 12

Data
Narrative
Visuals

Question 13

What is the role of data in data story telling?

Answer 13

Foundation of the story
Provides key insights

Question 14

What is the role of visualization in data storytelling?

Answer 14

Support key insights by showing a clear way

Question 15

What is the role of narrative in data story telling?

Answer 15

Provides structure to the whole.
Provides the right sequence to tell the story

Question 16

Elements of a narratve

Answer 16

Characters - Stakeholders
Problem - Business Problem
Setting - Relevant Background
Plot - Central and supporting insights
Resolution - Solution and recommendations

Question 17

Three keys to communicating effectively:

Answer 17

Focus
Structure
Form

Question 18

Focus refers to

Answer 18

Keeping communication relevant to the point and meaningful.

Question 19

Structure acts as what

Answer 19

Acts as a guide and increase understandability

Question 20

Form ensures what?

Answer 20

Ensures communication is tailored to its purpose and audience

Question 21

Focus:

Answer 21

Select the right data
Select the right visualization
Keep central message in mind

Question 22

Central Message consists of 3 parts:

Answer 22

Problem
Insights
Impact

Question 23

Structure

Answer 23

Common thread to follow
Use structuring techniques like storytelling and McCandless
Think about visual structure in the lay-out
Prepare an outline in advance

Question 24

Crafting an outline introduces three parts:

Answer 24

Introduction
Body
Conclusion

Question 25

Introduction parts in crafting an outline:

Answer 25

Introduce data problem statement
Context
Objectives

Question 26

Body parts in crafting an outline:

Answer 26

Data
Analysis
Key Findings

Question 27

Conclusions parts in crafting an outline:

Answer 27

Insights and Recommendations

Question 28

Ensures that your communications is tailored to its purpose and audience.

Answer 28

Form

Question 29

When deciding on the form of communication, we should think of the following:

Answer 29

Medium (oral/non-oral)
Language (tech/non-tech)
Scope (short- vs. long-form)