Beginners Guide to Data Visualization: How to Understand, Design, and Optimize Over 40 Different Charts

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Are you struggling with turning data into insights? Always relying on the faithful pie chart? If you want to learn 40+ different ways to visualize data and how to design them for success, this is the book for you. Data is the new oil. Data is essential for companies to predict trends, identify opportunities and be two steps ahead of the competition by providing them with important insights before they happen. But all this data would render useless without something called data visualization, the ability to turn raw information into meaningful insights. Mastering this skill will undoubtedly lead to better and faster business decisions. Whether you're a data scientist working in tech, transforming consumer behavior into valuable information, a product manager looking to enhance user experience, or brand new to the industry wondering where to start, data visualization is key. But, To unlock the door to successful data visualizations, you'll need to learn a few things, such as How people process information The fundamentals of data visualization Over 40+ charts, so your tool belt is full A comprehensive design guide How to redesign a visual from bland to stunning And so much moreā€¦. Luckily all of these things are covered in Beginners Guide to Data Visualization No matter what industry you work in, there is always a need for better forecasting and understanding of a company's data. Those who develop data visualization skills will play a key role in an organization's growth and will lead the charge, carving a better path forward for company success.

Author(s): Clarke, Elizabeth
Year: 2022

Language: English
Commentary: Beginners Guide to Data Visualization, How to Understand, Design, and Optimize Over 40 Different Charts
Pages: 216
Tags: Beginners Guide to Data Visualization, How to Understand, Design, and Optimize Over 40 Different Charts

Introduction

1. Fundamentals of Data Visualization

Visual Processing

Visual Variables

Principles for Effective Visualizations

Four Basic Principles to Follow

2. Change Over Time

Line Charts

Fan Charts

Slope Charts

Area Charts

Connected Scatterplot

Gantt Chart

3. Comparison

Bar Graphs

Diverging Bar

Bubble Chart

Waterfall Chart

Sankey Diagram

Marimekko Chart

Bullet Chart

Dumbbell Plots

4. Distribution

Histogram

Dot Plot

Ridgeline Plot

Box Plot

Candlestick Plot

Violin Plot

Population Pyramid

Strip Plot

Beeswarm Plot

5. Part-to-whole

Pie Chart

Tree Map

Sunburst Chart

Nightingale Rose Chart

6. Relationship

Scatter Plot

Radar Chart

Chord Diagram

Network Diagram

Tree Diagram

Parallel coordinates plot

7. Geographical

Choropleth

Proportional Symbol Map

Flow Map

Radial Flow Maps

Network Flow Maps

Distributive Flow Maps

8. Tables and Pictograms

Tables - When and How to Use Them

All About Pictograms

Infographics

9. Fundamentals of Design

7 Principles for Transforming Data into Stunning, Informative Visuals

Optimizing Chart Elements

A Guide to Color

A Guide to Using Color Palettes on Different Types of Charts

10. Chart Redesigns

Conclusion

Appendix - Tools for Data Visualization

References