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In this interactive book, children aged 7-14 will embark on a screen-free journey, discovering the magic of data through hands-on drawing exercises. Here's what makes Drawing Data with Kids a must-have for parents and teachers:
Engaging Storytelling: Follow Pariza's journey as she explores different types of graphs, charts, and visualizations, bringing data to life through captivating illustrations and relatable narratives.
Artistic Exploration: Encourage your child's creativity as they apply data concepts to their own drawings, turning abstract numbers and figures into vibrant visual representations.
Critical Thinking Skills: Foster your child's analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities as they make sense of data, analyze information, and draw meaningful conclusions.
Data Literacy Made Fun: From bar graphs to pie charts, scatter plots to line graphs, each chapter introduces a new concept in an engaging and easy-to-understand way, empowering kids to understand and communicate data effectively.
Screen-Free Summer: Provide a break from screens and technology while keeping your child engaged with interactive activities that stimulate their imagination and learning.
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, Drawing Data with Kids is a valuable resource that combines art, creativity, and data literacy to empower children with essential skills for the digital age.
Make this summer a memorable one by immersing your child in the colorful world of data through the power of drawing. Grab your copy of Drawing Data with Kids today and embark on a summer adventure that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning!
The first book that delivers data viz best practices precisely for Power BI
This practical guide shows how to quickly create visualizations and build savvy dashboards, with 25 chapters that explore different chart types plus 40 visuals from the AppSource gallery, from default to advanced, all over 400 color pages.
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Data Visualization with Microsoft Power BI is suitable for both experienced data analysts and nontechnical professionals in finance, sales, and marketing. Here's what's inside:
You get two in one
Reveal the insights behind your company's data with Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI allows intuitive access to data that can power intelligent business decisions and insightful strategies. The question is, do you have the Power BI skills to make your organization's numbers spill their secrets?
In Microsoft Power BI For Dummies, expert lecturer, consultant, and author Jack Hyman delivers a start-to-finish guide to applying the Power BI platform to your own firm's data. You'll discover how to start exploring your data sources, build data models, visualize your results, and create compelling reports that motivate decisive action.
It's one thing for your company to have data at its disposal. It's another thing entirely to know what to do with it. Microsoft Power BI For Dummies is the straightforward blueprint you need to apply one of the most powerful business intelligence tools on the market to your firm's existing data.
In today's data-driven world, understanding statistical models is crucial for effective analysis and decision making. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this book equips you with the foundational knowledge to grasp and implement statistical models within Tableau. Gain the confidence to speak fluently about the models you employ, driving adoption of your insights and analysis across your organization.
As AI continues to revolutionize industries, possessing the skills to leverage statistical models is no longer optional--it's a necessity. Stay ahead of the curve and harness the full potential of your data by mastering the ability to interpret and utilize the insights generated by these models.
Whether you're a data enthusiast, analyst, or business professional, this book empowers you to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of data analytics with confidence and proficiency. Start your journey toward data mastery today.
In this book, you will learn:
In this interactive book, children aged 7-14 will embark on a screen-free journey, discovering the magic of data through hands-on drawing exercises. Here's what makes Drawing Data with Kids a must-have for parents and teachers:
Engaging Storytelling: Follow Pariza's journey as she explores different types of graphs, charts, and visualizations, bringing data to life through captivating illustrations and relatable narratives.
Artistic Exploration: Encourage your child's creativity as they apply data concepts to their own drawings, turning abstract numbers and figures into vibrant visual representations.
Critical Thinking Skills: Foster your child's analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities as they make sense of data, analyze information, and draw meaningful conclusions.
Data Literacy Made Fun: From bar graphs to pie charts, scatter plots to line graphs, each chapter introduces a new concept in an engaging and easy-to-understand way, empowering kids to understand and communicate data effectively.
Screen-Free Summer: Provide a break from screens and technology while keeping your child engaged with interactive activities that stimulate their imagination and learning.
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, Drawing Data with Kids is a valuable resource that combines art, creativity, and data literacy to empower children with essential skills for the digital age.
Make this summer a memorable one by immersing your child in the colorful world of data through the power of drawing. Grab your copy of Drawing Data with Kids today and embark on a summer adventure that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning!
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Excellent hands-on introduction to Power BI Great way to learn Power BI, short and precise, step-by-step instructions! Great learn by doing book, for those who want to create a professional dashboard. If you want to learn Business Intelligence software, are looking for a specific BI tool, or are trying to decide on your next new BI solution, you will love Business Intelligence Clinic.One dataset, multiple solutions: Each book is about a different BI software, and you will follow step-by-step instructions to create a professional sales dashboard with the same friendly dataset.
The BI Clinic series is suitable for everyone-managers, analysts, and students. It will help you compare different Business Intelligence tools, learn the basics, and select the best one for your project, company, customers, or personal needs.
In this Create and Learn book, Power BI - Business Intelligence Clinic, which has more than 300 images *Black & White*, you will go through critical topics of Microsoft Power BI Desktop - a free BI tool from Microsoft. You will learn how to install Power BI Desktop, get data, model your data, work with visuals and reports, create a sales dashboard, and share your work with others.
We will not discuss deep theories about the purpose of this book. All Create and Learn material aims to help you make the most of your time and learn by doing.
You will follow step-by-step instructions to create a professional sales dashboard and eight warm-up dashboards to help you rapidly increase your Power BI knowledge.
This book will help you start your journey in the Business Intelligence world and give you the tools to build professional reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
Thank you for creating and learning.
Roger F. Silva
Please note: A color version is also available; please visit the author profile for more options. Check the Business Intelligence Clinic series.One dataset, multiple solutions:
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Effective visualization is the best way to communicate information from the increasingly large and complex datasets in the natural and social sciences. But with the increasing power of visualization software today, scientists, engineers, and business analysts often have to navigate a bewildering array of visualization choices and options.
This practical book takes you through many commonly encountered visualization problems, and it provides guidelines on how to turn large datasets into clear and compelling figures. What visualization type is best for the story you want to tell? How do you make informative figures that are visually pleasing? Author Claus O. Wilke teaches you the elements most critical to successful data visualization.
Poor data charts and graphics are hindering the effective transfer of knowledge in academia. To get your research noticed and respected, this step-by-step guide will demonstrate essential techniques for creating informative scientific visualizations. By reading this book, you will learn:
✓ Eight bulletproof progressions for turning research data into convincing charts
✓ Eleven graphical features for converting scientific concepts into self-explanatory diagrams and scientific illustrations
✓ Straightforward visualization principles that help to interpret research results
The straightforward approaches presented in this book are designed with efficiency in mind. By reviewing a variety of good and bad examples, you will learn how to include scientific visualization in your research communication routine. No artistic talent required.
Clear data charts and informative graphics draw citations to papers, make presentations memorable, and encourage reviewers to approve research proposals. This book will show you how to make it happen.
What's included:1) Web resources, including a comparison of different software and online tools for data visualization and scientific illustrations
2) Two printable cheat sheets that summarize the advice from the book
3) A book full of actionable advice for efficiently creating convincing data charts and illuminating scientific graphics
About the authorMy name is Martins Zaumanis and I am obsessed with finding ways to communicate science visually. For example, during the last half a year of my Ph.D., I spent almost every evening hand-drawing my research just so that I could present a memorable TEDx talk. But I don't expect you to become obsessed. Quite the opposite: I developed an approach that will allow you to create great data charts and scientific illustrations without taking away time from what you love most - research
This insightful guide takes you through the integration of Tableau Pulse and Einstein Copilot, explaining their roles within the broader Tableau and Salesforce ecosystems. Author Ann Jackson, an esteemed analytics professional with a deep expertise in Tableau, offers a step-by-step exploration of these tools, backed by real-world use cases that demonstrate their impact across various industries. By the end of this book, you will:
Microsoft Power BI is a data analytics and visualization tool powerful enough for the most demanding data scientists, but accessible enough for everyday use for anyone who needs to get more from data. The market has many books designed to train and equip professional data analysts to use Power BI, but few of them make this tool accessible to anyone who wants to get up to speed on their own.
This streamlined intro to Power BI covers all the foundational aspects and features you need to go from zero to hero with data and visualizations. Whether you work with large, complex datasets or work in Microsoft Excel, author Jeremey Arnold shows you how to teach yourself Power BI and use it confidently as a regular data analysis and reporting tool.
You'll learn how to:
Plan, design, develop, and manage robust Power BI solutions to generate meaningful insights and make data-driven decisions.
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.
Key FeaturesMastering Microsoft Power BI, Second Edition, provides an advanced understanding of Power BI to get the most out of your data and maximize business intelligence. This updated edition walks through each essential phase and component of Power BI, and explores the latest, most impactful Power BI features.
Using best practices and working code examples, you will connect to data sources, shape and enhance source data, and develop analytical data models. You will also learn how to apply custom visuals, implement new DAX commands and paginated SSRS-style reports, manage application workspaces and metadata, and understand how content can be staged and securely distributed via Power BI apps. Furthermore, you will explore top report and interactive dashboard design practices using features such as bookmarks and the Power KPI visual, alongside the latest capabilities of Power BI mobile applications and self-service BI techniques. Additionally, important management and administration topics are covered, including application lifecycle management via Power BI pipelines, the on-premises data gateway, and Power BI Premium capacity.
By the end of this Power BI book, you will be confident in creating sustainable and impactful charts, tables, reports, and dashboards with any kind of data using Microsoft Power BI.
What you will learnBusiness Intelligence professionals and intermediate Power BI users looking to master Power BI for all their data visualization and dashboarding needs will find this book useful. An understanding of basic BI concepts is required and some familiarity with Microsoft Power BI will be helpful to make the most out of this book.
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One of the most influential data visualization books--updated with new techniques, technologies, and examples
Visualize This demonstrates how to explain data visually, so that you can present and communicate information in a way that is appealing and easy to understand. Today, there is a continuous flow of data available to answer almost any question. Thoughtful charts, maps, and analysis can help us make sense of this data. But the data does not speak for itself. As leading data expert Nathan Yau explains in this book, graphics provide little value unless they are built upon a firm understanding of the data behind them. Visualize This teaches you a data-first approach from a practical point of view. You'll start by exploring what your data has to say, and then you'll design visualizations that are both remarkable and meaningful.
With this book, you'll discover what tools are available to you without becoming overwhelmed with options. You'll be exposed to a variety of software and code and jump right into real-world datasets so that you can learn visualization by doing. You'll learn to ask and answer questions with data, so that you can make charts that are both beautiful and useful. Visualize This also provides you with opportunities to apply what you learn to your own data. This completely updated, full-color second edition:
Information designers, analysts, journalists, statisticians, data scientists--as well as anyone studying for careers in these fields--will gain a valuable background in the concepts and techniques of data visualization, thanks to this legendary book.
Analytics projects are frequently long, drawn-out affairs, requiring multiple teams and skills to clean, join, and eventually turn data into analysis for timely decision-making. Alteryx Designer changes all of that. With this low-code, self-service, drag-and-drop workflow platform, new and experienced data and business analysts can deliver results in hours instead of weeks.
This practical book shows you how to master all areas of Alteryx Designer quickly. Author and Alteryx ACE Joshua Burkhow starts with the basics of building a workflow, then introduces more than 200 tools for working with intermediate and advanced analytics functionality. With Alteryx Designer's all-in-one toolkit, you'll migrate from legacy analytics software or Excel with ease.
Ready to work with data quickly and efficiently? This guide gets you started.
Unlock the power of data storytelling to create change
Become a Great Data Storyteller: Learn How You Can Drive Change with Data is a transformational journey guided by author and researcher Angelica Lo Duca. This insightful guide challenges the conventional approach to data visualization by emphasizing the creation of compelling data stories. With a focus on understanding the audience's needs, this book offers a unique value proposition: teaching you how to weave raw data into engaging, narrative-driven presentations that can significantly impact decision-making and generate organizational change.
The author masterfully demonstrates the process of building a data story, from creating relatable characters with clear objectives to tailoring these narratives for specific audiences. You'll discover your role as a narrative guide, learning how to employ the power of context to make your data-driven stories not just informative but captivating. This book sets itself apart by focusing on the human aspect of data storytelling, ensuring your narratives resonate deeply with your audience.
In the book, you'll:
For anyone looking to elevate their data presentation skills from ordinary to extraordinary, Become a Great Data Storyteller offers the tools and insights you need. Whether you're a professional seeking to influence decision-making or simply passionate about the art of data, this book is your roadmap to becoming an impactful storyteller. Take the first step towards transforming your data into compelling stories that inspire change. Order your copy today and start changing the way you communicate.
Master Tableau fundamentals and get the one and only Tableau certification that never expires, while expediting your journey from zero to certification
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Book Description:
The Tableau Desktop Specialist certification is fundamental for any data visualization professional who works in the field with Tableau.
This book gets you started by covering the exam format, Tableau basics, and best practices for preparing data for analysis and visualization. It also builds on your knowledge of advanced Tableau topics to get you up to speed with the essential domains and domain objectives. Although the guide provides an outline and starting point to key in on what needs to be understood before the examination, it also delivers in context to give you a strong understanding of each piece before taking the exam. Instructions on how to get hands on with examples, a common data source, and suggested elements are also included. Understanding the concepts will not only assist you in passing the examination, but will also help you work effectively with the tool in your workspace.
By the end of this book, you'll be able to efficiently prepare for the certification exam with the help of mock tests, detailed explanations, and expert advice from the author.
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Who this book is for:
If you're a data analyst, data scientist, or if you just want to enhance your data visualization tool stack, this book is for you. It's designed for those without prior and those with minimal exposure to Tableau, which also means it's useful for anyone moving into their first role that relies on data visualization.
Unleash the full potential of Microsoft Excel's latest version and elevate your data-driven prowess with this comprehensive resource
Key Features
- Create robust and automated dashboards in Excel for M365
- Apply data visualization principles and employ dynamic charts and tables to create constantly updated and informative dashboards for your organization
- Uncover the best practices for effective dashboard creation
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
M365 Excel is a modern Excel version that is constantly updated with features that make creating and automating analyses, reports, and dashboards very easy compared with older Excel versions. This book will help you leverage its full capabilities, beginning with a quick overview of what dashboards are and how they are different from other types of reports. Then, you'll familiarize yourself with the different standard dashboards currently available and what they are meant to accomplish for organizations. As you progress, you'll get to grips with the use of new powerful tools such as Power Query and dynamic array formulae in the automation of analysis, gaining insights into the right approach to take in building effective dashboards. You'll equip yourself with not only all the essential formulae, charts, and non-chart visuals but also learn how to set up your dashboard perfectly. Along the way, you'll build a couple of awesome dashboards from scratch to utilize your newfound knowledge.
By the end of this book, you will be able to carry out an impressive and robust level of analysis on business data that may come from multiple sources or files, using better processes, formulae, and best practices in M365 to create insightful dashboards faster.
What you will learn
- Understand the importance of dashboards in today's business analytics environment
- Delve into the various essential formulae in Excel
- Utilize Power Query to shape and transform data to extract insights easily
- Explore the power of the new dynamic array functions in M365
- Employ PivotTable and Power Pivot to automate your dashboards
- Master the setup and optimization of your dashboard canvas
- Discover best practices for visualization, charts, and effective dashboard creation
- Consolidate your knowledge through a hands-on concluding project
Who this book is for
This book is for Microsoft Excel users, especially those tasked with creating dynamic reports and dashboards that require data and help support to decision-makers within an organization with visually engaging and actionable insights. Financial analysts, data analysts, business analysts, and BI professionals will also greatly benefit from this book. Some familiarity with the Microsoft Excel interface is a prerequisite.
Table of Contents
- Dashboards, Reports, and M365 Excel
- Common Dashboards in Large Companies
- The Importance of Connecting Directly to the Primary Data Sources
- Power Query: the Ultimate Data Transformation Tool
- PivotTable and Power Pivot
- Must-Know Legacy Excel Functions
- Dynamic Array Functions and Lambda Functions
- Getting Comfortable with the 19 Excel Charts
- Non-Chart Visuals
- Setting Up the Dashboard's Data Model
- Perfecting the Dashboard
- Best Practices for Real-World Dashboard Building
Turn your R code into packages that others can easily install and use. With this fully updated edition, developers and data scientists will learn how to bundle reusable R functions, sample data, and documentation together by applying the package development philosophy used by the team that maintains the tidyverse suite of packages. In the process, you'll learn how to automate common development tasks using a set of R packages, including devtools, usethis, testthat, and roxygen2.
Authors Hadley Wickham and Jennifer Bryan from Posit (formerly known as RStudio) help you create packages quickly, then teach you how to get better over time. You'll be able to focus on what you want your package to do as you progressively develop greater mastery of the structure of a package.
With this book, you will:
Learn how to bring your data to life with this hands-on guide to visual analytics with Tableau
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Book Description:
Learning Tableau has never been easier, thanks to this practical introduction to storytelling with data. The Tableau Workshop breaks down the analytical process into five steps: data preparation, data exploration, data analysis, interactivity, and distribution of dashboards. Each stage is addressed with a clear walkthrough of the key tools and techniques you'll need, as well as engaging real-world examples, meaningful data, and practical exercises to give you valuable hands-on experience.
As you work through the book, you'll learn Tableau step by step, studying how to clean, shape, and combine data, as well as how to choose the most suitable charts for any given scenario. You'll load data from various sources and formats, perform data engineering to create new data that delivers deeper insights, and create interactive dashboards that engage end-users.
All concepts are introduced with clear, simple explanations and demonstrated through realistic example scenarios. You'll simulate real-world data science projects with use cases such as traffic violations, urban populations, coffee store sales, and air travel delays.
By the end of this Tableau book, you'll have the skills and knowledge to confidently present analytical results and make data-driven decisions.
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Who this book is for:
This book is for anyone who wants to get started on visual analytics with Tableau. If you're new to Tableau, this Workshop will get you up and running. If you already have some experience in Tableau, this book will help fill in any gaps, consolidate your understanding, and give you extra practice of key tools.