95: Nick Desbarats: How to Create Effective Data Visualization

Join us for a thorough discussion with data visualization expert Nick Desbarats. We will focus on creating charts and visualizing data.

Nick is a well-known instructor in the field of data & has taught many data professionals worldwide about visualizing data and designing dashboards.

In this episode, Nick explains how the choice of chart type affects how we understand data. He also discusses his recently published book, 'Practical Charts.'

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Timestamps: (03:42) - The Importance of Choosing the Right Chart (11:39) - The Ethics of Data Visualization (24:03) - Understanding Less Common Chart Types (33:02) - The Spray and Pray Chart Method

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