Data Visualizer

Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants should be able to: Analyse and Present their data using an appropriate chart types and options Understand key concepts of Series, Categories, and Filters Save Visualisations as Favourites Share Visualisations to other users

Data Visualizer The data visualizer module allows users to easily generate; Dynamic data analysis visualizations using charts and graphs as analysis tools . Freely select contents (like indicators, periods and organisation units) for analysis Simple and Easy to use

Basic Steps Access the Visualizer Module through Apps >> Data Visualizer and follow the steps Select an appropriate Chart Type e.g. Column, Pie, Bar, etc. Select the WHAT (indicators, data elements, and reporting rates) to plot Select the Relative or Fixed Periods [WHEN] Select the Organisation Unit(s) that you are interested in [WHERE] Select appropriate Organisation Unit and Data Element Group sets Update the Visualizer to Visualize the data Manipulate the Layout (Series, Categories, and Filter) Manipulate the Chart Options Save the Chart as Favorite, Download or Share Chart

Step 1. Selecting Chart Type Eight different Chart Types exist within the DATIM Data Visualizer: Column, Bar, Stacked Column, Stacked Bar, Line, Area, Pie and Spider Select any of them from the icons on the top left bar titled Chart Type

STEP 2. THE WHAT DIMENSION The visualizer module can display indicators, data elements and reporting rates in a chart or graph a. Indicators Select Indicator Group e.g. HTS indicator group A list of all indicators in the group will be loaded. Select by double clicking on it or using a single arrow b. Data Elements Select Data element groups e.g PMTCT Select the Data elements c. Reporting Rates Select the appropriate Dataset to plot its reporting rate

STPE 3. THE WHEN DIMENSION Two types of periods exist Fixed Periods: Select the Period Type e.g. Yearly and list of fixed year periods appear (Select those of interest) Relative Periods: Select any of the available relative periods below the fixed period box:

STEP 4. THE WHERE DIMENSION Using Organisational Units and Selection mode: Orgunits By levels By Groups Setting global user defined tables

STEP 8. CHART OPTIONS Determine the shape and look of your chart by Specifying the options below; Show values: Shows the values above the series in the chart. Hide empty category items: Hides category items with no data Show trend lines: Visualize how your data evolves over time Target line value/title: Display a horizontal line at the given domain value. Range axis max/min: Define the max and min value on both axis Range axis title: Displays a label next to the range axis (Y-Axis) Domain axis title: Displays a label below the domain axis (X axis). Hide chart legend: Hides the legend and leaves more room for the chart. Hide chart title: Hides the title of your chart.

STEP 9. SAVE AS FAVOURITES Save charts as favorite for future use and sharing. Click on the favorites option Click Add New and Type the Name of your chart By default, the Chart Favorite is visible to only the owner Modify sharing settings, Rename, Overwrite, or delete Use the chart in your Dashboard

STEP 10. DOWNLOADING CHARTS Download your Charts in two formats PNG Image file PDF Document. Under downloads, Select the format of interest and download

SHARING Linking the relevant resource together with a text expressing and insight about the chart Writing interpretation

Discussion & Demo