Data Visualization Skill
Overview
Master the art and science of data visualization to communicate insights effectively using modern tools and design principles.
Core Topics
Visualization Principles
- •Chart selection guidelines
- •Color theory for data visualization
- •Visual hierarchy and attention
- •Accessibility in visualization
Tools & Platforms
- •Tableau (dashboards, calculated fields, LOD expressions)
- •Power BI (DAX, data modeling, reports)
- •Python (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly)
- •R (ggplot2, Shiny)
Chart Types
- •Comparison charts (bar, column, dot plot)
- •Trend charts (line, area, slope)
- •Distribution charts (histogram, box plot, violin)
- •Relationship charts (scatter, bubble, heatmap)
- •Composition charts (pie, treemap, stacked bar)
Data Storytelling
- •Narrative structure for data presentations
- •Annotation and callout techniques
- •Interactive dashboard design
- •Executive presentation best practices
Learning Objectives
- •Select appropriate visualization for data and audience
- •Create professional dashboards in Tableau and Power BI
- •Design effective data stories
- •Apply visualization best practices
Error Handling
| Error Type | Cause | Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Data connection failed | Source unavailable | Check connection, use cached data |
| Slow dashboard | Too much data | Aggregate, filter, or use extracts |
| Chart unreadable | Poor design choice | Apply chart selection guidelines |
| Accessibility issue | Color/contrast | Use colorblind-safe palette |
| Mobile display broken | Non-responsive | Redesign for mobile-first |
Related Skills
- •statistics (for data to visualize)
- •programming (for programmatic visualization)
- •career (for presenting to stakeholders)