Data Visualization Basics Flashcards
1
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Univariable Charts
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help visualize a change in one variable
2
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Bar graph
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Comapres an amount between different categories
3
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Histogram
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Measure the distribution of a variable, very similar to a bar graph
4
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Density Curve
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Visualizes a distrubution without putting data into bins
5
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Box-plot
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Make percentile and quartile values obvious
6
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Univariable Map
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A map where the only variable is geographic
7
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Multivariable Charts
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Show the relationships between two or more variables
8
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Scatter Plot
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One variable on the x-axis, another on the y-axis, only makes sense for numerical variables
9
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Line Chart
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Measures a variables change over time
10
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Bivariate Map
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Shows a basic geographical map plus an aditional variable
11
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Aesthetic Properties used to communicate data visually
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Position, Size, Shape, Color/Pattern
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