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Data Visualization

Tips, tricks and tools for visualizing data

Chart Selection Tool

If you've gathered and analyzed a dataset but are unsure about the best way to visualize it, consider using one of these chart selection tools for assistance. Before selecting a visualization type, it's essential to identify the key insights or patterns within your data that you want to emphasize. If you're still in the exploratory phase, don't hesitate to experiment with a diverse range of charts and combinations to uncover meaningful trends.

  • The Data Visualization Catalogue

    This website offers an informative visual overview of various visualization types. To select a chart, you can utilize the 'Search by Function' feature, which will help you identify potential visualization types based on functions like depicting 'Relationships,' 'Parts to a Whole,' 'Distribution,' 'Flow,' and more. Please keep in mind that it provides possibilities rather than definitive recommendations for the most suitable visualization types.

  • A Tour through the Visualization Zoo

In this article, they provide a brief tour through the "visualization zoo," showcasing techniques for visualizing and interacting with diverse data sets.

chart chooser

To download the cheat sheet, visit https://extremepresentation.typepad.com/files/chart-chooser-2020.pdf