STAN 3230 - Data Visualization and Communication

Institution:

New College of Florida

Subject:

Statistics - Natural Sciences

Description:

Finding meaning in complex data sets often requires identifying patterns and relationships that are not immediately evident when staring at spreadsheets of numbers. Transforming the data into a graphic form can overcome this problem - when it is done right. This class covers the principles and practice of data visualization and communication. We will look at guidelines and tools for data reporting and reproducible research. We will explore how to design data visualizations based on best practices and principles, taking into account the purpose of the viz; we will also learn how to implement visualizations for a variety of types of data. Along the way, we will gain experience critically responding to and evaluating the effectiveness of various designs. This class is aimed at undergraduate students who have some knowledge of programming (preferably with R/RStudio) and have completed at least one semester of statistics.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncf.edu

Phone Number:

(941) 487-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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