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It's Not The Ink, It's The Think: 6 Effective Data Visualization Strategies

Occam's Razor

Too many bars, inside them too many slices, odd color choices, all end up with this question: what the heck's going on here? What you want to do instead is to do all the slicing, dicing, segmentation, beautiful math, and then step above it. Sadly the outcome is exactly the opposite. Reach for the higher order bit.

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Great Storytelling With Data: Visualize Simply And Focus Obsessively

Occam's Razor

Avoid complex visualizations – they get in the way! My goal is that you'll learn a set of filters you'll use as you think about the best ways to create your stories, however you choose to tell them with whatever visual output you most love. Avoid complex visualizations – they get in the way! Teddy ready?

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What Is Embedded Analytics?

Jet Global

Plus, there is an expectation that tools be visually appealing to boot. In the past, data visualizations were a powerful way to differentiate a software application. Companies like Tableau (which raised over $250 million when it had its IPO in 2013) demonstrated an unmet need in the market. It’s all about context.