edX: Intro Course: Data Storytelling

Skills covered

• Explain how data visualizations help people process and understand large amounts of information.

• Determine the best type of visualization to use for a specific dataset and purpose.

• Create data visualizations in Google Data Studio.

• Customize data visualizations so that they are clear and visually appealing.

• Explain why cognitive clutter in a report is detrimental to the audience.

• Explain how the use of charts, supportive text, and layout all provide emphasis.

• Build a report with visual design best practices in mind.

• Create a copy to reuse as a template.

• Share a report with colleagues for collaboration, or with stakeholders after the report has been completed.

• Describe how dashboards are used in businesses.

• Differentiate between reports and dashboards.

• List principles of graphic design that are relevant to making a visually appealing dashboard that is easy to use.

• DSC3 L2: Presents data and data science outputs through various visual techniques and provides clear narratives using appropriate language that meets customer needs. 

• DSC3 L3: Independently creates and delivers reports and data visualisations in accordance with stakeholder needs and agreed standards. 

• DEC2 L1: You can adopt the most appropriate tool for analytical tasks and communicate results visually and verbally. 

• DEC2 L2: You can apply a range of data visualisation practices and can advise on best practice and guide others to a high standard. 

• AEC2 L2: You can present clear insights to colleagues to support the end use of the data.