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DATA
VISUALIZATION
Shaban Haji
Dr. Morris
INFS 6790
DEFINITION
PROFESSIONAL DEFINITION
Data visualization is a general term that describes any effort to help people
understand the significance of data by placing it in a visual context.
Patterns, trends and correlations that might go undetected in text-based data can
be exposed and recognized easier with data visualization software.
- Margaret Rouse, Editorial Director of Business Analytics at TechTarget
PERSONAL DEFINITION
Gathering and interpreting information through the use of visual designs or
effects that make it easier for the eyes to see.
TECHNIQUES FOR BETTER DATA
Gather As
Much Data
As Possible
Use A
Simple
Design
Know Your
Target
Audience
Share And
Spread The
Word
GATHERING DATA
Gather As
Much Data
As Possible
Use A
Simple
Design
Know Your
Target
Audience
Share And
Spread The
Word
EXAMPLE
A teacher conducted a five-year survey (2005-2010) in a University
classroom that revealed the following information on students and
their favorite social media outlets.
RESULTS GENDER CLASS
Facebook 50 Male 75 Freshmen 60
Instagram 10 Female 25 Sophomore 25
LinkedIn 5 Junior 10
Pinterest 10 Senior 5
Twitter 25

Total 100 Students

USING A SIMPLE DESIGN
Gather As
Much Data
As Possible
Use A
Simple
Design
Know Your
Target
Audience
Share And
Spread The
Word
EXAMPLE
50
10
5
10
25
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
LINKEDIN
PINTEREST
TWITTER
RESULTS
60%
25%
10%
5%
CLASS
Freshmen
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
75
25
MALE FEMALE
GENDER
2004
2010
2003
2010
2006
FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN PINTEREST TWITTER
YEAR INTRODUCED
KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
Gather As
Much Data
As Possible
Use A
Simple
Design
Know Your
Target
Audience
Share And
Spread The
Word
EXAMPLE
SPREAD THE WORD
Gather As
Much Data
As Possible
Use A
Simple
Design
Know Your
Target
Audience
Share And
Spread The
Word
EXAMPLE