Data Visualizations
When creating visuals that can help us compare numbers there is a wide variety of options you can use. Some options include business intelligence platforms, free web-based tools and programming options for custom visuals. The human brain processes visual information much faster than text or raw data, making visualizations so important when presenting data.
Microsoft Excel
One tool I like to use when creating visuals that can help us compare numbers is Microsoft Excel. Excel offers a variety of charts to use including pie charts and bar charts. Pie charts offer simple and visual clarity with their simple design. They can be used to compare data in a very simple way. Pie charts are ideal when displaying how each category contributes to the total value of the dataset such as showing market share percentages of a company. Since the circular format is simple and familiar it makes it easier for the viewer to understand the chart and data presented. Another good tool is the bar graph. Bar graphs provide clear visual data of different categories. This type of graph helps us quickly interpret data and identify trends occurring within the data. I personally like creating visualizations in excel the best. The easy layout helps me be able to organize my data in the excel sheets and then use that to create and format a visual how I want it to look like. It allows me to create the best visual for viewers as a non-designer.
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