This module provides an introduction to data visualization, which will help you take the first steps toward visualizing and interpreting your own data set. Begin by reading the following article, which discusses the importance of creating a coherent story about your data:
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- Nantais, Joel. “Can You Tell Your Data Story?: A Simple Way to Improve your Data Science Project.” towards data science, 2020, https://towardsdatascience.com/can-you-tell-your-data-story-154417a33efb
Then, look through the following slides, which will introduce you to the basic concept of data visualization. Watch this Data Visualization Demonstration video, featuring Dr. Bridget Blodgett, which will walk you through the process of creating a visualization from a data set. You can find additional resources and examples here.
After reviewing the above materials, complete the Discussion 7 assignment, which asks you to create a concept map for your research.
