Data Visualization: Charts, Graphs, and Maps–oh my! | Image by Alexa from Pixabay

On Tuesday, June 16 our topic is Data Visualization: Charts, Graphs, and Maps–oh my! on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Do you love infographics as much as I do? There are probably a thousand ways to represent data, and we’ll touch on just a few. Which ones are the best? Does it depend upon how your brain works? We’re used to certain types of data visualizations, such as spreadsheets. But maybe there’s another way. Or three. What you choose to pay attention to can determine how and how much you learn.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How does the story you want to hear influence the chart or graph you choose to see? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. When creating an infographic, how can you find out what your audience might find useful? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Are there any misleading scales or aggregations you need to avoid when viewing an infographic? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. How would a map creator balance interactivity (filters, zooms, etc.) and prevent overwhelming their audience? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. How does a color palette influence the interest you might have in a a chart or graph? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. What kinds of creative infographics have you seen lately? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What makes you immediately stop looking at a map or chart? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. How does an infographic become more trustworthy? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. Has a chart, graph, or map ever revealed something surprising to you? What was it? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. Have you ever used data visualization to discover your audience? Did you know that Fedica does this? #DigiBlogChat