ISA 4070 - Data Visualization and Storytelling

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

A focus on the methods, tools and processes to effectively visually encode and present insights discovered from previously analyzed data. It includes practice transforming simple and complex data analysis outputs into relevant, accurate, and effective visual displays to improve communication and decision making. Dual listed with IT 4070 (students may only take one course for credit). **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the key components and concepts associated with data visualization. 2. Recognize the ethical and financial consequences of poor data visualization techniques. 3. Differentiate between effective and ineffective methods in data analysis reporting. 4. Create graphically encoded data into useful formats from previously analyzed data. 5. Demonstrate the accurate communication of statistical findings for real world big data problems to decision makers with diverse skill levels. Prerequisites: ISA 2010 or ISA 2011 (Recommended) Grade C- or higher. SP

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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