Communicating data, information, and the insights derived from them is a key skill. Data visualizations should help the audience grasp concepts more quickly, making it essential to choose the type of visualization that conveys the message most effectively. Even though Microsoft Excel might suggest a pie chart, it’s often not the best option, as you can see on the left!
At university and in my job, I constantly work with data visualizations. To save everyone’s nerves, I’ve created a handy overview, inspired by the work of A. Abela:
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