Data Visualization Web Application Fusion Tables Data Visualization Web Application Image Src:http://www.iconarchive.com/show/google-jfk-icons-by-carlosjj/fusion-tables-icon.html

Fusion Tables: Learning Objectives Introduction to Fusion tables What are they? How can you use them? Pros and Cons Practice using Fusion tables Install Import tables Create and format maps Making tables accessible

Required Resources A Google Drive Internet connection Spreadsheet Application

Introduction to Fusion Tables Image Source: http://www.iconarchive.com/show/google-jfk-icons-by-carlosjj/fusion-tables-icon.html

What are Fusion Tables Free web service and Data management tool an “experimental data visualization Web application” processes imported data into visual maps, charts and graphs Commonly imported data: CSV (comma-separated values), spreadsheets (.xls, .xslx, .ods and Google Spreadsheets) and KML files.

What are Fusion Tables (cont’d) Totals storage quota 1GB Upload file size limit to 250 MB of data per user. Recommended data: Contains less than a hundred columns One row of information cannot be greater than 1MB.

Why Use Fusion Tables? Generate dynamic Infographics Create visual representations that help study changes over time Analyze data findings Modify your approach

Fusion Tables: Pros & Cons Free, simplified & easy to use Familiar interface Cons: Experimental project. Features may have discontinued support. (not unusual)

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Getting Started: Installing Fusion Tables To install Fusion Tables: Log into your google drive account: drive.google.com Google Drive window > click NEW button in red> select More > choose connect more apps + > Run a quick search for Fusion tables in the search bar OR Scroll down until you find Fusion tables app Icon > Click + Connect

Import Dataset into Fusion Tables To import a dataset into Fusion tables Click the NEW Button in google drive > Select more > Select Google Fusion Tables. In the Import new table prompt window you have the option to import from: From this computer Google Spreadsheets Create empty table 4. Select From this computer > Click Choose File

Import Dataset into Fusion Tables (cont’d) Navigate to the filename.csv > hit Next A preview of your dataset file appears, click Next Give your table a name > click Finish.

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Different Looks in Fusion Tables New Look: A new approach to exploring data To switch from Classic look to New Look: Click the Switch to new look link in the top right corner Classic Look: Currently has option unavailable in New Look To switch to Classic Look: Help > Select Back to classic look

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Fusion Tables: Create a Map Relies on Geocoding (Longitude and Latitude coordinates) Equivalent to entering the address in google maps Things to consider before Mapping: Full address in one cell Column type in Fusion tables Edit menu > select Change columns Set column Type to Location

Fusion Tables: What is Geocoding? Geocoding: the process of converting an address to geographic coordinates Fusion tables automatically geocode places within a set limit: users with free access can submit 2400 requests/ 24 hour period 5 requests/second. Manually run geocoding: File > select Geocode May have to visit the Map tab first before geocoding registers

Fusion Tables: Create a View Create a view in Classic view: Save New view Add comments Share it and collaborate with others To Create a view: File menu > Select Create view > Uncheck columns you don’t want in your new view > Give the view a name > Click Save view ***Note: New views are private but can be shared

Fusion Tables: Filtered View Create a filtered view in Classic Look: File menu > Select Create view again > Select Filter tab Dropdown menus will appear Select the column name Select the operators/boolean expression Set the condition that fits your research requirements. To apply more conditions > click the Add condition link

Fusion Tables: Editing Data Rows: In the new look window, there are two ways of adding rows: Edit > Select Add Row File > Import more rows > In the preview window (Option - not recommended - : Select the columns you would like to import by checking the boxes next to the column headings. This will result in a shift to the left of all cell content) ***Note: When importing rows ensure the file contains the same number of columns and in the same order as file in Fusion tables.

Fusion Tables: Editing Data (cont’d) Columns: Adding columns is ONLY done in the classic look In classic Look: Click Edit menu > Select Add column > Provide a column name and type (text, number location) > Click Save

Fusion Tables: Column Types Each column is identified by a type: Text: default type Number: integers/decimals. date/time: Dates and times Location: Addresses and geographical coordinates Fusion tables can automatically detect column types. But they can be changed manually: In the new look: Click the dropdown triangle menu next to the column heading > select Change. In the classic look: Edit menu > Select modify columns

Fusion Tables: Changing Placemark Icons Placemark Icons display location point on a map using the default red dot. Placemark Icons can be changed: Classic look: Visualize menu > Select Map > Configure styles > New look: select the Map tab > Select Change feature styles under Feature map There are options: Fixed: Applies the same marker to every location Column: Customize markers by adding marker information Buckets: Applies marker depending on whether the item falls within the set condition

Fusion Tables: Fixed Placemark Icons In New look: Click Map tab > Select Configure Map Under the Feature map > click Change feature style... button Under Points > Marker Icon > In Classic look: Click Visualize menu > Select Map > Click configure styles > select points > Marker icons In the fixed tab > Select your placemark icon

Fusion Tables: Column Placemark Icons Fusion tables recognizes 200 icon names. A full display of these icons is found: https://support.google.com/fusiontables/answer/2679986?hl=en The list of these icons’ names: https://www.google.com/fusiontables/data?docid=1BDnT5U1Spyaes0Nj3DXciJKa_tuu7CzNRXWdVA#rows:id=1 To use these icons: Create a separate column with the icon names in your table Go to Configure styles > select points > Marker icons > Select Column tab > Choose the column name from the dropdown menu > Click Save.

Fusion Tables: Buckets Placemark Icons Adds a specific placemarker if the set condition is met To Accomplish this: Go to Configure styles > select points > Marker icons > Select Column tab > Click the Buckets tab > select the Divide into… > Choose the column that contain the data for which you will set the conditions > Modify the number of buckets using the + or - buttons ***Note: Fusion tables automatically detects the lowest and highest range in a column.

Fusion Tables: Delete Rows & Tables Delete a Row in New look: Select the row first A trash Icon will appear, just click the trash icon Delete a Row in Classic look: Click the trash icon that appears to the right of the row. Delete a Fusion table: In your google drive window right click Select Remove.

Fusion Tables: Merge Tables New look File > Merge… Select the table to merge Click Next Identify a column in each table to match up the values Click Merge Hit View table Classic Look Merge Menu Select a table from the dropdown menu Identify a column in each table to match up the values Enter a name for the merged tables Click Merge tables

Fusion Tables: Merging (cont’d) A merged table is indicated by a different background colour for its columns To review which tables have been merged by: Click File > About Merged tables are saved automatically

Fusion Tables: Merging Limitations Cannot: Add or Import Rows Add Columns Delete Rows & Columns Make a copy of the table ***Workaround: Download table from the file menu.***

Sharing Data Using Fusion Tables

Fusion Tables: Types of Access There are 3 types of access: Private: Only people assigned permission can view it upon signing into their account Public: Anybody can access the table. It is also indexed for research. No need to sign in. Anyone with the link: Anyone who has a link to your table can access it without signing in.

Fusion Tables: Roles & Permissions As Viewer: sort, query and visualize the data Leave comments Merge tables to compare data As Editor: Create, edit, & delete rows Add, change and delete columns Create, change and delete tabs Delete comments. Geocode data Change table metadata

Additional Features of Fusion Tables

Fusion Tables: Publishing There are a number of ways to Publish parts of a Fusion table: As links or embedded tables or charts As a Browser URL As a map… To Publish: Click Tools menu > Select Publish

Additional Resources Fusion Tables Help site & tutorials: https://support.google.com/fusiontables/answer/184641?hl=en Visualization examples: https://sites.google.com/site/fusiontablestalks/stories

In Participation with: This research was supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada:

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