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How do you know if your data visualizations are effective?

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Data visualization is the art and science of presenting data in a clear, engaging, and meaningful way. It can help you communicate insights, tell stories, and persuade audiences. But how do you know if your data visualizations are effective? How do you measure their impact and value? In this article, you will learn some tips and techniques to evaluate your data visualizations and improve your analytical skills.

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1 Define your goals

Before you create or choose a data visualization, you need to define your goals and objectives. What is the purpose of your visualization? Who is your audience? What message do you want to convey? How do you want them to react or act? Your goals will guide your design decisions and help you select the most appropriate type, format, and style of visualization.

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Carl Seidman, CSP, CPA

Helping finance professionals master data, FP&A and CFO advisory services through learning experiences, masterminds, training + community | Adjunct Lecturer in Data Analytics at Rice University | Advisor | Microsoft MVP
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Einstein was quoted as saying "Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler." This applies to so many creations, including data visualizations. Data visualizations should therefore be concise, simple, and informative. They must be useful, be in a form that is intuitive and perceptive, and free from bias. When someone looks at a data visualization, it should make sense to them without a complex explanation from the author. In other words, visualizations are interpretations of data, analysis, or other business synthesis that cannot be fully or effectively explained through other means.

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Dr. Tadiwanashe Muganyi

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When setting goals for your data visualization it is important not to miss the forest for the trees. It should be clear what the key aim of the visualization is. What is the key question you want to illustrate ? More importantly if someone took a glance at your visualization what’s the one thing that will stick in their mind. By starting with the end in mind you can create compelling data visualizations that clearly communicate your message.

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2 Follow best practices

There are some general best practices that can help you create effective data visualizations. For example, you should avoid clutter, noise, and distortion. You should use colors, shapes, and sizes that enhance readability and contrast. You should label your axes, legends, and titles clearly and accurately. You should also follow the principles of visual hierarchy, alignment, and balance. These best practices will help you ensure that your data visualizations are clear, consistent, and credible.

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3 Test and refine

One of the best ways to know if your data visualizations are effective is to test them with your intended audience. You can use various methods to gather feedback, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, or usability tests. You can ask your audience questions such as: What do you see? What do you understand? What do you like or dislike? How do you feel? What actions would you take? Based on the feedback, you can refine your data visualizations and make them more relevant, engaging, and persuasive.

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4 Use metrics and benchmarks

Another way to know if your data visualizations are effective is to use metrics and benchmarks to measure their performance and impact. You can use quantitative or qualitative metrics, depending on your goals and data sources. For example, you can use web analytics to track how many people view, share, or interact with your data visualizations online. You can use surveys or interviews to measure how your data visualizations influence attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors. You can also use benchmarks to compare your data visualizations with industry standards, best practices, or competitors.

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5 Learn from examples

A final way to know if your data visualizations are effective is to learn from examples. You can look for inspiration and guidance from other data visualization experts, practitioners, or enthusiasts. You can explore various sources, such as books, blogs, podcasts, or online galleries. You can analyze and critique the strengths and weaknesses of different data visualizations. You can also apply the lessons and techniques that you learn to your own data visualizations and improve your analytical skills.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Define your goals

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