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Data Storytelling and Translation: Bridging the Gap Between Numbers and Narratives

AUTHOR Mathias, David
PUBLISHER Mercury Learning and Information (11/10/2023)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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In the digital age, data is the new currency. However, amassing heaps of data means nothing if it doesn't lead to actionable insights. It's not enough to just present numbers; to truly resonate with an audience, data needs a narrative. "Data Storytelling and Translation" bridges the chasm between numbers and narratives. Learn the intricacies of translating raw data into compelling stories that captivate, inform, and inspire action. The book covers proven frameworks for converting data into compelling narratives, strategies to tailor data stories to different audiences, techniques to avoid common pitfalls and biases in data representation, the balance between aesthetics and accuracy in data visualization, and uses real-world case studies illustrating the power of effective data storytelling. Whether you're a data scientist, business analyst, student or a decision-maker, this book offers the tools to articulate the true value of your data.
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ISBN-13: 9781683926511
ISBN-10: 168392651X
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 350
Carton Quantity: 38
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.44 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.63 pound(s)
Country of Origin: DE
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Computers | Software Development & Engineering - Project Management
Computers | Programming - General
Computers | Languages - Java
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In the digital age, data is the new currency. However, amassing heaps of data means nothing if it doesn't lead to actionable insights. It's not enough to just present numbers; to truly resonate with an audience, data needs a narrative. "Data Storytelling and Translation" bridges the chasm between numbers and narratives. Learn the intricacies of translating raw data into compelling stories that captivate, inform, and inspire action. The book covers proven frameworks for converting data into compelling narratives, strategies to tailor data stories to different audiences, techniques to avoid common pitfalls and biases in data representation, the balance between aesthetics and accuracy in data visualization, and uses real-world case studies illustrating the power of effective data storytelling. Whether you're a data scientist, business analyst, student or a decision-maker, this book offers the tools to articulate the true value of your data.
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Author: Mathias, David
David Mathias left a career in computer science for the full-time pursuit of writing and photography. His interests include woodworking, which led him to the Arts & Crafts movement in general and Greene & Greene in particular. He has built a number of pieces of furniture inspired by the Greenes and also by Gustav Stickley. David's magazine articles on Greene & Greene have presented him with the opportunity to visit and study many Greene & Greene homes including the Gamble, Blacker, Robinson, Ford and Thorsen houses. He and his family now reside near Vevey, Switzerland.
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