6.5.1 - What is Data Visualization?
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What is data visualization?
💡 Hint: Think about how we can represent numbers visually.
Name two types of visualizations.
💡 Hint: Consider common charts you see in reports.
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What is the main purpose of data visualization?
💡 Hint: Think about why we create visual representations.
True or False? A line graph is best for comparing categories.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what each type of graph excels at.
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Create a scenario where a pie chart would mislead the viewer due to too many categories. Explain why it's misleading.
💡 Hint: Consider visual clarity.
Analyze a real-world data set of sales figures from a small business over a year and propose the best two visualizations to represent this data. Justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Think about showing changes over time and comparisons.
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