1. An introduction to the fundamentals of “The greatest value of a picture is when it forces us to notice what we never expected to see.” -John W. Tukey, Exploratory Data Analysis

2.  Data Visualization and Infographics allows people to take data and information and present it in a visually accessible format and allow a viewer to: 1. See it in a new light 2. Observe Patterns 3. See Exceptions 4. Find a Story in the Information

3. Data Set visualized in different ways reveal patterns

4.  Can you explain why one version is a better visualization than the other?

5.  The representation and presentation of data that exploits our visual perception abilities in order to increase our understanding and thinking.  Representation- How you depict data  Presentation – How you communicate data  Visual Perception Abilities – How we see and make visual sense of colors and images  Amplify Cognition – How we process the information into thoughts, insights and knowledge

7.  Spatial-Use of an area

8.  Chronological – Use of time

9.  Quantitative – Use of Measured Amount

10.  Diagram - A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something

11.  Map - A representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.

12.  Chart - A sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram.

20. Location, Alphabetical, Time, Category, Hierarchy

23. Identify Issue/Topic Gather Data Sort Your Data Arrange Your Data Present Visually

24.  Developing your Data Visualization or Infographic Project will require you to:  Identify what type of graphic meets your goals for communicating your most important information or findings  Planning, Sketching, Creating Digital Graphics using vector graphics software like Illustrator (http://www.adobe.com/downloads.html) or Inkscape (http://inkscape.org/)http://www.adobe.com/downloads.htmlhttp://inkscape.org/  Using a Data Visualization OnlineTools or Software Twenty best tools (http://www.creativebloq.com/design-tools/data-visualization-712402)http://www.creativebloq.com/design-tools/data-visualization-712402