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Visualization Tools for Turning Information into Insights
1. Visualization Tools for Turning
Information Into Insights
Marcy Phelps
Phelps Research
September 11, 2013
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15. Charts/Graphs
20% 25%
20% 35%
25% 40%
25% 50%
Bar 4
Bar 3
Bar 2
Bar 1
Say It With Charts: The executiveâs guide to visual
communication, Gene Zelazny
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16. Step 1: Whatâs my message?
Step 2: Kinds of comparisons?
Component
Item
Time series
Frequency distribution
Correlation
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20% 25%
20% 35%
25% 40%
25% 50%
Bar 4
Bar 3
Bar 2
Bar 1
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Type of info?
No numerical
data
Pushpin
Multiple
symbol
Numerical
(Single field)
Shaded area
Shaded/Sized
circle
Multiple
symbol
Numerical
(Multiple fields)
Pie chart
Column chart
31. Tools for data maps
Microsoft MapPoint
(http://snipurl.com/27mniz8)
Google Fusion Tables
(http://snipurl.com/27mnk8r)
Click2Map.com
Mapland
(www.softill.com)
SmartDraw.com
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33. Purpose of graphic Graphic type
Show non-sequential
information
List
Show steps in a process or
timeline
Process
Show a continual process Cycle
Show a decision tree Hierarchy
Create an organization chart Hierarchy
Illustrate connections Relationship
Show how parts relate to a
whole
Matrix
Show proportional
relationships with the largest
component on the top or
bottom
Pyramid
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37. Tools for diagrams
SmartArt (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Gliffy.com
Microsoft Visio
(http://snipurl.com/27mnn39)
SmartDraw.com
OmniGraffle for Mac
(http://snipurl.com/27mnmt8)
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38. Tips for effective graphics
Start with the end in mind
Use only as needed
Whoâs your audience?
Build templates
Keep it simple
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