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Record Nr.

UNINA9910865252203321

Autore

Khan Arshad

Titolo

Visual Analytics for Dashboards : A Step-by-Step Guide to Principles and Practical Techniques / / by Arshad Khan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berkeley, CA : , : Apress : , : Imprint : Apress, , 2024

ISBN

9798868801198

9798868801181

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (188 pages)

Disciplina

1,422

005.7

Soggetti

Quantitative research

Data Analysis and Big Data

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Data Requirements

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1: Dashboards -- Chapter 2: Scorecards -- Chapter 3: Key performance indicators -- Chapter 4: Dashboard requirements -- Chapter 5: Dashboard design -- Chapter 6: Data visualization -- Chapter 7: Visualization principles -- Chapter 8: Visual communication -- Chapter 9: Understanding and using charts -- Chapter 10: Selecting charts -- Chapter 11: Best Practices and Tips.

Sommario/riassunto

This book covers the key principles, best practices, and practical techniques for designing and implementing visually compelling dashboards. It explores the various stages of the dashboard development process, from understanding user needs and defining goals, to selecting appropriate visual encodings, designing effective layouts, and employing interactive elements. It also addresses the critical aspect of data storytelling, examining how narratives and context can be woven into dashboards to deliver impactful insights and engage audiences. Visual Analytics for Dashboards is designed to cater to a wide range of readers, from beginners looking to grasp the fundamentals of visual analytics, to seasoned professionals seeking to enhance their dashboard design skills. For different types of readers, such as a data analyst, BI professional, data scientist, or simply



someone interested in data visualization, this book aims to equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary to create impactful dashboards. What you’ll learn The principles of data visualization How to create effective dashboards Meet all the requirements for visual analytics/data visualization/dashboard courses Deepen understanding of data presentation and analysis How to use different kinds of tools for data analysis, such as scorecards and key performance indicators .