Applied Computing Units 1 & 2-Data Visualisation Flashcards

• What is Data Visualisation?


  The visual presentation of data and information.
• What is the purpose of Data Visualisation?


  The goal is to communicate data or information clearly and effectively to readers.
• What are the forms which types of Data Visualisation can take place?


  Data Visualisation's are typically visualised the form of a chart, infographic, diagram or map.
• What are the several uses of Data Visualisation?


  Data Visualisation is used for :

  1. Making data engaging and easily digestible

  2. Identifying trends and outliers within a set of data

  3. Telling a story found within the data.

  4. Reinforcing an argument or opinion

  5. Highlighting the important parts of a set of data

  6. Make books, blog posts, reports and videos more engaging
• How many types of data visualisation are there are what are they?


  There are 4 types of data visualisation and they are :

  1. Infographics

  2. Charts

  3. Diagrams

  4. Maps
• What is an infographic?

  An infographic is a collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic
• What is a chart?


  A chart is a graphical representation of data. Charts use visual symbols like lines, bars, dots, slices, and icons to represent data points.
• What is a diagram?

  A diagram is a visual representation of data or information. Diagrams can be both two-dimensional and three-dimensional.
• What is a map?

  A map is a visual representation of an area of land. Maps show physical features of land like regions, landscapes, cities, roads, and bodies of water
• How many types of Infographics are there and what are they?


  There are 9 types of Infographics, and they are :

  1. Statistical infographics

  2. Informational infographics

  3. Timeline infographics

  4. Process infographics

  5. Geographic infographics

  6. Comparison infographics

  7. Hierarchical infographics

  8. List infographics

  9. Resume Infographics
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  1. Statistical infographics

  2. Informational infographics

  3. Timeline infographics

  4. Process infographics

  5. Geographic infographic

  6. Comparison infographic

  7. Hierarchical infographic

  8. List infographic

  9. Resume infographic
• How many types of charts are there are and what are they?


  There are 11 types of charts and they are :

  1. Bar chart

  2. Line chart

  3. Pie chart

  4. Bubble chart

  5. Stacked bar chart

  6. Treemaps

  7. Word Cloud

  8. Pictographs

  9. Area charts

  10. Scatter plot charts

  11. Multi-series charts
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  1. Bar charts

  2. Line charts

  3. Pie charts

  4. Bubble charts

  5. Stacked bar charts

  6. Treemaps

  7. Word clouds

  8. Pictographs

  9. Area charts

  10. Scatter plot charts

  11. Multi-series charts
• How many diagrams are there and what are they?

  There are 10 types of diagrams and they are :

  1. Flowchart

  2. Mind maps

  3. Venn Diagrams

  4. Tree diagram

  5. SWOT analysis

  6. Fishbone analysis

  7. Histogram

  8. Wireframes

  9. Site maps

  10. Use case diagrams
• Type of map

  Choropleth map uses different shades and colours to indicate average quantities
• What are the best practices when creating Data Visualisations?


  The best practices are:

  1. Avoid distorting the data.

  2. Avoid cluttering up your design with "chartjunk"

  3. Tell your story with data.

  4. Combine different types of data visualisation.

  5. Use icons to emphasise important points

  6. Use bold fonts to make text more engaging.

  7. Use colours strategically in your design.

  8. Show how parts make up a whole.

  9. Focus on one amazing statistic

  10. Optimise your data for mobile