Data Visualization For Dummies (PDF)

A straightforward, full-color guide to showcasing data so
your audience can see what you mean, not just read about it

Big data is big news! Every company, industry, not-for-profit,
and government agency wants and needs to analyze and leverage
datasets that can quickly become ponderously large. Data
visualization software enables different industries to present
information in ways that are memorable and relevant to their
mission. This full-color guide introduces you to a variety of ways
to handle and synthesize data in much more interesting ways than
mere columns and rows of numbers.

Learn meaningful ways to show trending and relationships, how to
convey complex data in a clear, concise diagram, ways to create
eye-catching visualizations, and much more!

* Effective data analysis involves learning how to synthesize
data, especially big data, into a story and present that story in a
way that resonates with the audience

* This full-color guide shows you how to analyze large amounts of
data, communicate complex data in a meaningful way, and quickly
slice data into various views

* Explains how to automate redundant reporting and analyses,
create eye-catching visualizations, and use statistical graphics
and thematic cartography

* Enables you to present vast amounts of data in ways that won't
overwhelm your audience

Part technical manual and part analytical guidebook, Data
Visualization For Dummies is the perfect tool for transforming
dull tables and charts into high-impact visuals your audience will
notice...and remember.