Manoj Kumar

Best Practises
for
Data Visualisation

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Choose the right chart type

A One of the most important things to consider

when creating data visualizations is choosing
the right chart type. Different chart types are
better suited for different types of data and use
cases. For example, bar charts are great for
comparing data across multiple categories,
while line charts are good for showing trends
over time.

Example: You have a dataset of sales data for a

retail store, you would use a line chart to show
the trend of sales over time by category.

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Keep It Simple

A When creating data visualizations, it's

important to keep things simple and avoid
using too many colors, labels, or other
elements that can make the visualization hard
to read. A simple, clean design will make it
easier for your audience to understand the key
insights in your data.

Example: You have a dashboard that shows

multiple charts and tables of data. To keep it
simple, you would use a consistent color
palette and font throughout the dashboard, and
limit the number of elements used in each
chart.

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Use Color effectively

Color is a powerful tool for drawing attention

to important information in your data
visualization. However, it's important to use
color consistently and in a way that supports
the message you are trying to convey.

For example, you can use red to indicate

negative values and green to indicate positive
values.

Example: You have a bar chart that compares

the sales of different products. To use color
effectively, you would assign a different color
to each product and use a consistent color
scheme throughout the chart.

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Label your data

Labels are essential for providing context and

making it easy for your audience to understand
what the data is showing.

Be sure to include labels for the x and y-axes,

and consider adding labels for individual data
points or data series.

Example: You have a scatter plot that shows

the relationship between two variables. To
label your data, you would add a title that
clearly describes the main insights of the plot,
as well as labels for the x and y-axes that
describe the variables being plotted.

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Tell A Story

One of the most effective ways to make your

data visualization stand out is to use it to tell a
story. Identify the key insights in your data and
use your visualization to highlight them in a
way that is easy for your audience to
understand.

Example: You have a dataset of customer

demographics and purchase history. By creating
a series of visualizations that show the key
insights of the data, such as the most common
age group of customers and the most
frequently purchased products, you can use the
data to tell a story about the demographics and
purchasing habits of your customers.

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Test and iterate

Before you share your data visualization with

others, be sure to test it with a small group of
people and get feedback. This will help you
identify any issues or areas that need
improvement, so you can iterate on your design
and create a more effective visualization.

Example: You have created a bar chart that

compares the sales of different products. You
would show the chart to a small group of
people and gather feedback on the design and
readability of the chart. Based on this feedback,
you would iterate on the design, making any
necessary changes to improve the effectiveness
of the chart.

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Use Dashboards

A dashboard is a collection of visualizations,

charts and widgets that provide an overview of
a specific topic.

Dashboards are great for providing context, and

allowing users to explore the data in more
depth.

Dashboards also enable users to monitor key

performance indicators (KPIs) and make
decisions based on the data.

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