Share Data Through the Art of Visualization (Terms) Flashcards
(Refer to story)
Narrative
A branch of mathematics that involves the study of rates of change and the changes between values that are related by a function
Calculus
A business intelligence and analytics platform that helps people visualize, understand, and make decisions with data
Tableau
A collection of data points on a data visualization with similar values
Cluster
A color theme that displays two ranges of data values using two different hues, with color intensity representing the magnitude of the values
Diverging color palette
A data analyst’s thought process and approach to a problem
Mental model
A data visualization that colors areas in a map based on measurements or dimensions
Filled map
A data visualization that combines more than one visualization type
Combo chart
A data visualization that displays a mark over a given longitude and latitude
Symbol map
A data visualization that displays data as a horizontal bar chart moving toward a desired value
Bullet graph
A data visualization that displays data in clustered circles
Packed bubble chart
A data visualization that displays individual data points as bubbles, comparing numeric values by their relative size
Bubble chart
A data visualization that displays the distribution of values along an x-axis
Box plot
A data visualization that displays the duration of events or activities on a timeline
Gantt chart
A data visualization that displays the frequency of various outcomes in a sample
Distribution graph
A data visualization that does not change over time unless it is edited
Static visualization
A data visualization that organizes data geographically
Map
A data visualization that represents concentrations, with color representing the number or frequency of data points in a given area on a map
Density map
A data visualization that represents relationships between different variables with individual data points without a connecting line
Scatter plot
A data visualization that shows a single result within a progressive range of values
Gauge chart
A data visualization that shows comparative strength in data
Circle view
A data visualization that shows how often data values fall into certain ranges
Histogram
A data visualization that uses color contrast to compare categories in a dataset
Heat map
A data visualization that uses conditional formatting and color on a table
Highlight table
A data visualization that uses individual data points for a changing variable connected by a continuous line with a filled in area underneath
Area chart
A data visualization that uses individual data points for a changing variable, represented as vertical columns
Column chart
A data visualization that uses one or more lines to display shifts or changes in data over time
Line graph
A data visualization that uses segments of a circle to represent the proportions of each data category compared to the whole
Pie chart
A data visualization that uses size to contrast and compare two or more values
Bar graph
A data visualization where 2D or 3D proportions (segments) of a ring- or O-shape represent data values adding up to a whole or 100%
Donut chart
A graphical representation of data from a worksheet
Chart
A method for presenting data visualizations that moves from general to specific information
McCandless Method
A process used to solve complex problems in a user-centric way
Design thinking
A programming language used for statistical analysis, visualization, and other data analysis
R
A spreadsheet function that returns the average of all cell values from a given range that meet a specified condition
AVERAGEIF
A spreadsheet function that returns the maximum value from a given range that meets a specified condition
MAXIFS
A spreadsheet function that returns the minimum value from a given range that meets a specified condition
MINIFS
A spreadsheet menu function that sorts a specified range and preserves the cells outside the range
Sort range
A spreadsheet menu function that sorts all data by the ranking of a specific sorted column and keeps data together across rows
Sort sheet
A SQL clause that adds a filter to a query instead of the underlying table that can only be used with aggregate functions
HAVING
A SQL clause that adds a temporary table to a database that can be used by multiple people
CREATE TABLE
A SQL clause that copies data from one table into a temporary table without adding the new table to the database
SELECT INTO
A SQL clause that creates a temporary table that can be queried multiple times
WITH
A SQL clause that removes a temporary table from a database
DROP TABLE
A SQL function that changes the unit of measurement of a value in data
CONVERT
A SQL function that returns records with matching values in both tables
INNER JOIN
A SQL statement containing a subquery
Outer query
A SQL subquery that is inside of another SQL statement
Inner query
A standard of measurement used to solve a business task
Business metric
A system to position values of a dataset within a scale of achievement or status
Ranking
A Tableau method that combines data from multiple data sources
Data blending
A theory that one might try to prove or disprove with data
Hypothesis
A tool for showing only the data that meets a specific criteria while hiding the rest
Dashboard filter
A tool that helps analysts make decisions about critical features of a visualization
Decision tree
A tool that identifies the meaning of various elements in a data visualization
Legend
A visual aspect or variable that represents characteristics of the data in a visualization
Channel
A visual object in a data visualization such as a point, line, or shape
Mark
Building relationships by meeting people both in person and online (Refer to Networking)
Professional relationship building
Capturing and holding someone’s interest and attention during a data presentation
Engagement
Communicating the meaning of a dataset with visuals and a narrative that are customized for an audience
Data storytelling
Data that doesn’t change once it has been recorded
Static data
Data that is automatically updated
Live data
Data visualizations that are interactive or change over time
Dynamic visualizations
Scanning through data to quickly identify the most important insights
Spotlightling
Text at the top of a visualization that communicates the data being presented
Headline
Text in a visualization that identifies a value or describes a scale
Label
Text that briefly explains data or helps focus the audience on a particular aspect of the data in a visualization
Annotation
Text that provides an alternative to non-text content, such as images and videos
Alternative text
Text that supports a headline by adding context and description
Subtitle
The appearance of a data visualization that gives it structure and aesthetic appeal
Visual form
The context a presentation needs to create logical connections that tie back to the business task and metrics
Framework
The design principle of arranging visual elements to focus the audience’s attention on important information in a data visualization
Emphasis
The design principle of arranging visual elements to guide the audience’s eyes from one part of a data visualization to another
Movement
The design principle of creating aesthetic appeal and clarity in a data visualization by evenly distributing visual elements
Balance
The design principle of creating movement and flow in a data visualization to engage an audience
Rhythm
The design principle of repeating visual elements to demonstrate meaning in a data visualization
Repetition
The design principle of using different kinds of visual elements in a data visualization to engage an audience
Variety
The design principle of using similar visual elements to demonstrate trends and relationships in a data visualization
Pattern
The design principle of using the relative size and arrangement of visual elements to demonstrate information in a data visualization
Proportion
The design principle of using visual elements that complement each other to create aesthetic appeal and clarity in a data visualization
Unity
The elements of a data visualization that an audience recognizes automatically without conscious effort
Pre-attentive attributes
The horizontal line of a graph usually placed at the bottom, which is often used to represent time scales and discrete categories
X-axis
The measure of the degree to which two variables change in relationship to each other
Correlation
The narrative of a data presentation that makes it meaningful and interesting
Story
The process of combining the individual parts in a visualization and displaying them together as a whole
Data composition
The process of considering observations in relation or proportion to something else
Relativity
The study of how to collect, analyze, summarize, and present data
Statistics
The vertical line of a graph usually placed to the left, which is often used to represent frequencies and other numerical variables
Y-axis
When an action directly leads to an outcome, such as a cause-effect relationship
Causation