Visualizing Advanced Charts and Graphs

Explore the planning and design process of creating complex charts and graphics to visualize data.

Introduction

• Moving beyond basic data viz
• Do you need the basics first?

1. Using Advanced Charts and Graphs

• What makes a chart or graph advanced?
• How the brain responds to data viz
• The chart selection framework

2. Advanced Distribution Charts and Graphs

• What are distribution charts and graphs?
• Density plots explained: What, when, why, and how
• Ridgeline (joy) plots explained: What, when, why and how
• Box plots explained: What, when, why, and how
• Variations of box plots: Violin plots and more
• Sankey diagrams explained: What, when, why and how

3. Advanced Comparison Charts and Graphs

• What are comparison charts and graphs?
• Alluvial charts and parallel sets: What, when, why, and how
• Bullet graphs explained: What, when, why, and how
• Radial charts explained: What, when, why, and how
• Radar charts explained: What, when, why and how
• Coxcomb charts: What, when, why and how

4. Advanced Relationship Charts and Graphs

• What are relationship charts and graphs?
• Parallel coordinates plots: What, when, why, and how
• Chord diagrams explained: What, when, why, and how
• Using maps for advanced data visualizations

5. Advanced Composition Charts and Graphs

• What are composition charts and graphs?
• Marimekko charts explained: What, when, why, and how
• Sunburst diagrams explained: What, when, why, and how
• Streamgraphs explained: What, when, why, and how

Conclusion

• Continuing to hone your advanced data visualization skills