6.7.3. Report and Dashboard Creation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are BI tools?

   Hint

   Think about applications that help in data interpretation.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of interactive reports.

   Hint

   Consider how data usability improves.

3. 3.

   What is the main function of BI tools?

   • To collect data
   • To analyze and present data
   • To store data

   Hint

   Think about what you do with data in these tools.

4. 4.

   True or False: Dashboards are collections of reports that provide a summary of key data insights.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what dashboards are used for.

5. 5.

   Design an interactive report for a city’s water resources management, detailing what data types would be included and how users might interact with the data.

   Hint

   Consider the data points that would be essential for stakeholders.

6. 6.

   Critically evaluate the effectiveness of using dashboards for environmental monitoring versus traditional reports. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

   Hint

   Think about how interaction and real-time data differ between formats.