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Data Visualization Basics

Data visualizations make complex information easier to understand. This course will teach you how to read, interpret, and create common visualizations like bar charts, line graphs, and scatter plots.

Beginner
9m
(2)

Created by Troy Kranendonk

Last Updated Jan 30, 2025

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Data Visualization Basics

Data visualizations make complex information easier to understand. This course will teach you how to read, interpret, and create common visualizations like bar charts, line graphs, and scatter plots.

Beginner
9m
(2)

Created by Troy Kranendonk

Last Updated Jan 30, 2025

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What you'll learn

In today's data-driven world, understanding how to visualize data is essential for clear communication.

In this course, Data Visualization Basics, you'll learn the fundamentals of data visualization.

First, you'll explore common chart types like bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots.

Then, you'll understand how to interpret elements like axes, labels, and scales.

Finally, you'll discover how to identify trends, correlations, and outliers in data visualizations.

When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills needed to visualize data in a variety of ways.

Data Visualization Basics
Beginner
9m
(2)
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Troy Kranendonk - Pluralsight course - Data Visualization Basics
Troy Kranendonk
30 courses 4.5 author rating 574 ratings

Troy Kranendonk is a Principal Data Author with extensive experience in data analysis, business intelligence, and the art of data visualization. Troy focuses on data education, excelling in content creation and sharing his expertise to help others understand and visualize data effectively.

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