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KEEPITSIMPLE
Art of Science : choosing the
best graphical representation to
make decision
KEEPITSIMPLE
2
Contents
Objectives
Storytelling
Roadmap to choosing the right chart
Where to learn more
In review
KEEPITSIMPLE
Objectives
• Introduce Storytelling and how it
ensures that your data reach its
maximum value
• Present a logical and systematic way
to choose a graphical representation
of the data
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 3
KEEPITSIMPLE
Storytelling
DO
• Supply relevant context
• Provide insights meaningful to
the stakeholders
• Explain the «Why ?» instead of
the «What ?»
DON’T
• Let stakeholders interpret the
data freely
• Fit your data to your story
• Only provide visual
representations
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 4
«The fact is that stories stick and numbers don’t»
Kimberley Nevala
KEEPITSIMPLE
Storytelling – What we can do
5Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
United States presidential primary elections, 2016
Only 9% of America Chose Trump and Clinton as the Nominees
Source : New-York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1
KEEPITSIMPLE
Storytelling – What we can do
6
Source : New-York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
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Storytelling – What we can do
7
Source : New-York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
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Storytelling – What we can do
8
Source : New-York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
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Storytelling – What we can do
9
Source : New-York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
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Storytelling – What we can do
10
Source : New-York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
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Storytelling – What we can do
11
Source : New-York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
KEEPITSIMPLE
Storytelling – What we can do
12
Source : New-York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
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Storytelling – What we must not do
13Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
KEEPITSIMPLE
Storytelling – What we must not do
14
Source : WTF Visualizations
http://viz.wtf/
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
KEEPITSIMPLE
Storytelling – What we must not do
15
Source : WTF Visualizations
http://viz.wtf/
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
KEEPITSIMPLE
Storytelling – What we must not do
16
Source : WTF Visualizations
http://viz.wtf/
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
KEEPITSIMPLE
Storytelling – What we must not do
17
Source : WTF Visualizations
http://viz.wtf/
KEEPITSIMPLE
Road map to choosing a chart
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 18
KEEPITSIMPLE
Chart Suggestions—A Thought-Starter
19Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
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Representing Comparison
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 20
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Representing Distribution
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 21
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Representing Relationship
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 22
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Representing Composition
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KEEPITSIMPLE
Using a Treemap
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 24
When use it ?
• To display up to 2
quantitative variables
arranged in a hierarchy
Advantages
• Well suited to find patterns, clusters,
gaps or outliers in large data sets
• Particularly useful when data can be
grouped into hierarchies
• Able to point out important values
in a matter of seconds
Limitations
• Large data sets with equally sized
nodes
• Time series, negative values
KEEPITSIMPLE
Using a Box Plot
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 25
When use it ?
• Show the distribution of
a dataset
Advantages
• Able to handle large datasets easily
• Provide indications about the
datasets distribution and symmetry
Limitations
• Limited usage and comprehension
outside of experts community
• Exact value of the data is lost
KEEPITSIMPLE
Using a Map
Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 26
When use it ?
• Spatial representation
and business
information together
Advantages
• Maps bring data to life
• Make it easier for business users to
identify the significant trends and
issues contained in most reports and
dashboards
Limitations
• Unable to show time series, unless
animated
KEEPITSIMPLE
In Review
Storytelling
• Is needed to provide contextualisation and insights to stakeholders
• Has to fit the data
Choosing the right chart
• Can be automated by following a number of rules
Both
• Enhance the value of the data
• Ensure the stakeholders can obtain the same insights as the analyst
27Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
KEEPITSIMPLE
Where To Learn More
Books:
• Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals (Cole Nussbaumer
Knaflic)
• Cool Infographics: Effective Communication with Data Visualization and Design (Randy Krum)
• Visual Insights: A Practical Guide to Making Sense of Data (David E. Polley)
Websites:
https://www.edx.org/learn/data-visualization (Data Visualization Courses)
https://datavizcatalogue.com/search.html
https://www.oracle.com/solutions/business-analytics/data-visualization/library.html
https://it.toolbox.com/blogs/maryannrichardson/why-data-storytelling-083116
http://extremepresentation.typepad.com
28Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018

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Art of Science : choosing the best graphical representation to make decision

  • 1. KEEPITSIMPLE Art of Science : choosing the best graphical representation to make decision
  • 2. KEEPITSIMPLE 2 Contents Objectives Storytelling Roadmap to choosing the right chart Where to learn more In review
  • 3. KEEPITSIMPLE Objectives • Introduce Storytelling and how it ensures that your data reach its maximum value • Present a logical and systematic way to choose a graphical representation of the data Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 3
  • 4. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling DO • Supply relevant context • Provide insights meaningful to the stakeholders • Explain the «Why ?» instead of the «What ?» DON’T • Let stakeholders interpret the data freely • Fit your data to your story • Only provide visual representations Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 4 «The fact is that stories stick and numbers don’t» Kimberley Nevala
  • 5. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we can do 5Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 United States presidential primary elections, 2016 Only 9% of America Chose Trump and Clinton as the Nominees Source : New-York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1
  • 6. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we can do 6 Source : New-York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1 Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 7. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we can do 7 Source : New-York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1 Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 8. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we can do 8 Source : New-York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1 Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 9. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we can do 9 Source : New-York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1 Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 10. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we can do 10 Source : New-York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1 Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 11. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we can do 11 Source : New-York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1 Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 12. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we can do 12 Source : New-York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/01/us/elections/nine-percent-of-america-selected-trump-and-clinton.html?_r=1 Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 13. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we must not do 13Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 14. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we must not do 14 Source : WTF Visualizations http://viz.wtf/ Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 15. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we must not do 15 Source : WTF Visualizations http://viz.wtf/ Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 16. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we must not do 16 Source : WTF Visualizations http://viz.wtf/ Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 17. KEEPITSIMPLE Storytelling – What we must not do 17 Source : WTF Visualizations http://viz.wtf/
  • 18. KEEPITSIMPLE Road map to choosing a chart Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 18
  • 24. KEEPITSIMPLE Using a Treemap Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 24 When use it ? • To display up to 2 quantitative variables arranged in a hierarchy Advantages • Well suited to find patterns, clusters, gaps or outliers in large data sets • Particularly useful when data can be grouped into hierarchies • Able to point out important values in a matter of seconds Limitations • Large data sets with equally sized nodes • Time series, negative values
  • 25. KEEPITSIMPLE Using a Box Plot Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 25 When use it ? • Show the distribution of a dataset Advantages • Able to handle large datasets easily • Provide indications about the datasets distribution and symmetry Limitations • Limited usage and comprehension outside of experts community • Exact value of the data is lost
  • 26. KEEPITSIMPLE Using a Map Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018 26 When use it ? • Spatial representation and business information together Advantages • Maps bring data to life • Make it easier for business users to identify the significant trends and issues contained in most reports and dashboards Limitations • Unable to show time series, unless animated
  • 27. KEEPITSIMPLE In Review Storytelling • Is needed to provide contextualisation and insights to stakeholders • Has to fit the data Choosing the right chart • Can be automated by following a number of rules Both • Enhance the value of the data • Ensure the stakeholders can obtain the same insights as the analyst 27Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018
  • 28. KEEPITSIMPLE Where To Learn More Books: • Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals (Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic) • Cool Infographics: Effective Communication with Data Visualization and Design (Randy Krum) • Visual Insights: A Practical Guide to Making Sense of Data (David E. Polley) Websites: https://www.edx.org/learn/data-visualization (Data Visualization Courses) https://datavizcatalogue.com/search.html https://www.oracle.com/solutions/business-analytics/data-visualization/library.html https://it.toolbox.com/blogs/maryannrichardson/why-data-storytelling-083116 http://extremepresentation.typepad.com 28Analytics Meetup Geneva 16 May 2018