In this lesson, you will learn about the art of making great visualization. While this might seem out of place, since we haven't actually shown how to make any visualizations, I want to start this week by introducing you to the ideas and results of those considered masters in the art of information visualization.
###Objectives ### By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand the power of visualizations in conveying information.
- Understand the importance of aesthetics in communicating data.
- Understand the perils of presentation slides to communicate technical information.
Approximately 2 hours.
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The Beauty of Data Visualizations
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On the Perils of Powerpoint
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Visualizing Statistical Information
- The many wonderful articles at Flowing Data
When you have completed and worked through the above readings, please take the Week 7 Lesson 1 Assessment.