Data Viz Flashcards
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When to use line charts
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2
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When to use bar charts
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3
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When to use scatter plots
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4
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When to use bubble plot
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5
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What is Data visualization, and why?
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Data visualization (“data viz”) involves (the study of) tools and techniques for turning data into images/graphics - to obtain BETTER INSIGHT into the data.
In other words, this is about graphical depictions of data. Why do it? To understand, communicate, act/decide/utilize.
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7
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When you should use a histogram
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8
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Histogram examples
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- frequency distribution for time to response for tickets sent into a fictional support system
- US population by age
9
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Bubble plot examples
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- State gdp in the USA map
- Risk assesment for opportunities. X investment, Y revenue, Bubble probability of success
