Data Visualization

Traditional bar graphs and pie charts are boring and at best confusing and at worst misleading. As databases and graphics collide more and more, data visualization through the creation of infographics is growing. This activity provides an overview of common terms used related to data visualization.

The goal of this activity is for you to identify terms associated with data visualization.

Instructions: Match each term to its correct definition.

Infographic Analysis paralysis Data visualization Business intelligence dashboards Data artist

Match each of the options above to the items below.

Presents the results of data analysis, displaying the patterns, relationships, and trends in a graphical format

A business analytics specialist who uses visual tools to help people understand complex data

Occurs when the user goes into an emotional state of overanalysis $($or overthinking$)$ a situation so that a decision or action is never taken, in effect paralyzing the outcome

Describes technologies that allow users to see or visualize data to transform information into a business perspective

Tracks corporate metrics such as critical success factors and key performance indicators and includes advanced capabilities such as interactive controls, allowing users to manipulate data for analysis