ACIS Introduction to Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Visualization Charts

Concept Map Visualization Chart Types Charts & Pivot Charts Benefits Pitfalls

Objectives List the benefits of charts. Explain the purpose of each common chart type. Discuss common pitfalls of chart design. Demonstrate some common chart implementation skills.

Segment A: Chart Benefits

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Timeline Lot’s of information in a small space

Geospacial Memorable

Segment B: Chart Types

Which chart type would you choose to show how your study hours have changed over your college career? Which chart type would you choose to show how you divide your time in a typical day? Which chart type would help you compare study hours for each semester ? Which chart type would help you compare the time spent on major activities this semester? Chart Type Questions

Baymont Hotel Example You have determined that the Baymont Brentwood hotel is the closest competitor to your new hotel. Create a chart that would allow you to compare the low rates for each of the room types (Single, Double, Suite) offered by Baymont Brentwood. (You may find the Ctrl key helpful in selecting the data and title ranges.) Add the high rates in as well. Make sure the chart is clearly labelled. (Use Design, Select Data if you’re having trouble labelling axes or legends.)

Segment C: Charting Pitfalls

What’s Wrong with this Chart?

Bars You Can Compare

What’s Wrong with this Chart?

Maintain Proportions

What’s Wrong with this Chart?

Proportions You Can See

Segment D: Pivot Chart

With cursor in pivot table

Brentwood Chart Example Create a pivot chart to compare average Low Double rates for Murfreesboro and Brentwood in the various Price categories. Eliminate Budget & Economy Price categories from your Pivot Chart.