Category: Data Visualization
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Project 3 – Codename ‘Operation Code-In’: Your Mission is to Embed Power BI Reports Like a Pro
Quick note: WordPress objects to the embedding of iframes and script tags, so it stripped them out of the examples. The correct format to use once you get there is < script src = “address” > </ script > (without the excessive spaces) for the scripts, and < iframe src = “address” > < /iframe…
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Decoding Data Storage: A Beginner’s Guide to Tabular, Relational, No-SQL, and Beyond
Recommended Listening: In today’s data-driven world, the terms “tabular,” “relational,” “No-SQL,” “JSON,” “Data Lake,” “blob,” and “cloud” have become common parlance. But what do they mean, and why are there so many different ways to store data? These concepts can seem daunting, but understanding them is essential to navigating the complex landscape of modern business…
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Shades of Success: The Psychology of Color in Marketing and Data Presentation
Recommended Listening: In a world filled with visual stimuli, the subtle art of using color can be a powerful tool for marketers and data scientists alike. The shades and hues that capture our eyes can evoke emotions, guide our understanding, and influence our decisions. From the vibrant red that encourages urgency to the calming blue…
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Mastering the Data Production Line: From Raw Resources to Valuable Products
Recommended Listening: In the world of Minecraft, a game beloved by millions, players mine raw materials, craft intricate devices, and build spectacular structures block by block. This gaming experience offers a fun analogy for understanding the process of crafting an effective data pipeline in the complex landscape of modern businesses. Just as Minecraft players mine…
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Project 2 – Codename: ‘Whirlwind’: Twirling Through Excel to Conjure an Automated Data Storm
Recommended Song for this breezy project: Buckle up, data enthusiasts! Today, we’re going on a whirlwind adventure. We’re stepping away from the safe haven of our data centers and stepping right into… the heart of a tornado! Oh, no need to look so terrified – we’re not really going to put you in the path…
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Painting with Data: The Art of Creating Compelling Power BI Reports and Dashboards
Imagine you’re an artist, standing before a canvas with a palette full of vibrant colors at your disposal. But instead of oils or watercolors, you’re working with data – swathes of numbers, intriguing metrics, and intricate patterns. Your task? To paint a picture that tells a compelling story, one that captivates your audience and drives…
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Project 1 – Codename ‘Deep Below’: A User-Friendly Voyage through Excel, Power Query, and Power BI
Ahoy there, fellow data sailors! Recommended song for this project: “Sleeping in the cold below?” Not us, not today. We’re about to set sail on an adventure as exciting as any sea shanty, with a treasure more valuable than gold doubloons: data. Yes, my brave companions, today we embark on a journey that spans the…
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Making Data Pop with Conditional Formatting: For when there’s…. not… a chart for that.
Ever stared at a spreadsheet full of numbers, struggling to make sense of it all? Don’t sweat it; we’ve all been there, and sometimes the summarization provided by a chart just doesn’t work. Enter Excel’s conditional formatting, a feature that can turn that number jungle into a beautiful, comprehensible garden. We’ll be focusing on Excel…
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Charts, Graphs, and Plots, oh my! Choosing the right visualization for the story you want to tell.
Data visualization is an art and a science, combining aesthetic design with statistical accuracy to tell the most compelling story of your data. Whether you’re tracking quarterly sales, forecasting weather patterns, or just trying to make sense of your monthly budget, the right chart or graph can make all the difference. So, let’s delve into…
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Making Sense of Numbers: The Art of Data Visualization
Data is the language of our digital world, but let’s face it, a spreadsheet full of numbers can be as hard to understand as an alien language. Enter data visualization. It’s all about taking that raw, confusing data and turning it into clear, understandable, and even exciting visuals. And when it comes to data visualization,…
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