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Data Visualization: How to Choose the Right Graph

48mGeneral2024-09-17

Authors

Madecraft

Full-Service Learning Content Company

Rebeca Pop

Course details

It is easy for data insights to get lost in a convoluted graph. In this course, data expert Rebeca Pop guides you through the nuances of selecting graph types that best convey your data. Rebeca shares how to understand your target audience and choose graphs that will resonate with them. She explores helpful tools such as RAWGraphs and Figma for sketching and designing custom graphs. After this course, you'll be able to choose graphs for compelling and effective data communication.

Learning objectives
Identify common challenges when selecting the right graph type.
Match data types to a target audience.
Leverage chart choosers.
Explore the benefits of sketching in data visualization.
Discover alternatives to commonly used graph types (pie chart, line graphs, or bar charts).

Skills covered

Data VisualizationLimited SeriesData ScienceBusiness Analysis and StrategyBusiness Software and Tools

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Choosing the right graph

1. Common Challenges

02 - Identifying common challenges

2. The Selection Process

03 - Understand your audience
04 - Evaluate your data
05 - Leverage chart choosers
06 - Sketch before designing
07 - Create your graph in a tool

3. Beyond Common Graph Types

08 - Pie chart alternatives
09 - Line graph alternatives
10 - Simple bar chart alternatives
11 - Paired bar chart alternatives

4. Next Steps

12 - Using a handout
13 - Practice your new skills
14 - Review additional resources

Conclusion

15 - Graph with confidence