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== Learning outcomes == | |||
* Understand when it is appropriate to use scatter plots, bar plots, pie charts (hint: [http://www.perceptualedge.com/articles/08-21-07.pdf almost never]), and even tables. | |||
* Learn an interesting, potentially new plot: the box plot, to summarize and compare data. | |||
* How to effectively visualize up to 5 dimensions on a 2-D plot, as shown in a video by Hans Rosling. | |||
* Know the meaning of words like sparklines, data density, and chart junk. | |||
== Extended readings == | == Extended readings == | ||
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* [http://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/11/lie-with-financial-statistics.asp How To Lie With Financial Statistics], Investopedia, November 2011 | * [http://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/11/lie-with-financial-statistics.asp How To Lie With Financial Statistics], Investopedia, November 2011 | ||
* [http://vita.had.co.nz/papers/boxplots.pdf 40 years of boxplots] | * [http://vita.had.co.nz/papers/boxplots.pdf 40 years of boxplots] | ||
* Why you should [http://www.perceptualedge.com/articles/08-21-07.pdf never have to use pie charts], an article by Stephen Few. | |||
* This is one video you must watch for the course: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkSRLYSojo Hans Rosling shows an incredible data visualization] | |||
== Test your knowledge == | |||
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZXJY7aybeng7H_ZngzHDsbBxn-uipvRPF6r9JdH-9g Quiz] and [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ew6UwKP8SBM19jvdYfMxgSnRVIvUNuwnOSNlJoZ3Tg4 Solution] | |||
== Class videos from prior years == | == Class videos from prior years == | ||
===2015=== | ===2015=== | ||
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! Video download | |||
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| {{#widget:YouTube|id=aU6eZuiG8ck}} | |||
| [http://yint.org/sfe/vis-01-script Script] | |||
| [http://yint.org/sfe/vis-01.mp4 Download video] | |||
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| {{#widget:YouTube|id=tb20hIQlEBU}} | |||
| [http://yint.org/sfe/vis-02-script Script] | |||
| [http://yint.org/sfe/vis-02.mp4 Download video] | |||
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| {{#widget:YouTube|id=LumUy2F_DRc}} | |||
| [http://yint.org/sfe/vis-03-script Script] | |||
| [http://yint.org/sfe/vis-03.mp4 Download video] | |||
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| {{#widget:YouTube|id=JB8UP1JWNXQ}} | |||
| [http://yint.org/sfe/vis-04-script Script] | |||
| [http://yint.org/sfe/vis-04.mp4 Download video] | |||
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===2014=== | ===2014=== | ||
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Revision as of 15:27, 2 January 2016
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| Reading | Textbook Chapter 1 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand when it is appropriate to use scatter plots, bar plots, pie charts (hint: almost never), and even tables.
- Learn an interesting, potentially new plot: the box plot, to summarize and compare data.
- How to effectively visualize up to 5 dimensions on a 2-D plot, as shown in a video by Hans Rosling.
- Know the meaning of words like sparklines, data density, and chart junk.
Extended readings
- Sankey diagrams for example, would make a great way to show energy utilization in your company, or even a mass balance superimposed on a flowsheet.
- How To Lie With Financial Statistics, Investopedia, November 2011
- 40 years of boxplots
- Why you should never have to use pie charts, an article by Stephen Few.
- This is one video you must watch for the course: Hans Rosling shows an incredible data visualization
Test your knowledge
Class videos from prior years
2015
| Watch video on YouTube (closed captioned) | Script | Video download |
|---|---|---|
| Script | Download video | |
| Script | Download video | |
| Script | Download video | |
| Script | Download video |
2014