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Learning to See Data: How to Interpret the Visual Language of Charts (The Data Literacy Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Ben Jones (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (26)
This book is a stand-alone component of the 'Data Literacy Level 1' course: https://dataliteracy.com/courses/data-literacy-level-1

For most of us, it's rare to go a full day without coming across data in the form of a chart, map or dashboard. Graphical displays of data are all around us, from performance indicators at work to election trackers on the news to traffic maps on the road. But few of us have received training or instruction in how to actually read and interpret them. How many times have we been misled simply because we aren't aware of the pitfalls to avoid when interpreting data visualizations.

Learning to See Data will teach you the different ways that data can be encoded in graphical form, and it will give you a deeper understanding of the way our human visual system interprets these encodings. You will also learn about the most common chart types, and the situations in which they are most appropriate. From basic bar charts to overused pie charts to helpful maps and many more, a wide array of chart types are covered in detail, and conventions, pitfalls, strengths and weaknesses of each of them are revealed.

This book will help you develop fluency in the interpretation of charts, an ability that we all need to hone and perfect if we are to make meaningful contributions in the professional, public and personal arenas of life. The principles covered in it also serve as a critical background for anyone looking to create charts that others will be able to understand.

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"This book is clear and evocative, thorough and thoughtful, and remarkably readable: a marvelous launchpad into the world of data." –Tamara Munzner, Professor, University of British Columbia Computer Science

"Everyone of us needs good data literacy skills to survive in the modern world. Without them, it's hard to succeed at work, or survive the onslaught of information (and misinformation) across all our media. Ben's book provides the necessary building blocks for a strong foundation. From that foundation, Ben's approach will inspire you to own the process of developing your skills further." –Andy Cotgreave, Technical Evangelism Director, Tableau

"Just like reading a book, learning how to consume charts is fundamental to learning how to produce. LEARNING TO SEE DATA is a generous companion for those seeking a head start in how to read data visualization. It is dedicated to appreciating how charts work. Today, this lesson is necessary for all as we are flooded with graphic information every day. It is also an essential pause for anyone who makes charts in today's overwhelming ecosystem of data and tools. Acknowledge the primacy of how to *inform* before being swept away with the intricacies of how to create information.

Today's data novice faces a steep ascent. Author Ben Jones is the expert guide to help you climb. He teaches charts via public and university classes. Jones also onboarded thousands to data visualization via his leadership of the Tableau Public community. -RJ Andrews, author of Info We Trust
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08PPYG148
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Data Literacy Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 29.6 MB
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  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1733263450
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Ben Jones is the founder and CEO of Data Literacy, LLC at DataLiteracy.com, a training and education company that's on a mission to help people learn the language of data. Ben also teaches data visualization at the University of Washington, he's the author of 'Avoiding Data Pitfalls' (Wiley, 2019) and 'Communicating Data With Tableau' (O'Reilly 2014) and he writes about data topics at his blog DataRemixed.com. Ben holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering (BSME, UCLA 2000) and Business (MBA, California Lutheran University, 2011).

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Clear and compelling
This book has been exceptional! As a graduate-level statistics and analytics educator, I can confidently tell you that Ben has it right. And as a perpetual student of analytics, I can also tell you that Ben communicates the right concepts in a very accessible, compelling, and actionable method. He masterfully weaves together the theories of visualization and data with examples from history and current events, while demonstrating the concepts with an abundance of graphics that make the ideas come to life. Along the way, he sprinkles in incredibly helpful guides (like what's one pictured) that let me quickly reference the best practices as I create visualizations in real time. My copy is full of bookmarks, and I can't recommend it enough!
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  • Kirby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and compelling
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
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    This book has been exceptional! As a graduate-level statistics and analytics educator, I can confidently tell you that Ben has it right. And as a perpetual student of analytics, I can also tell you that Ben communicates the right concepts in a very accessible, compelling, and actionable method. He masterfully weaves together the theories of visualization and data with examples from history and current events, while demonstrating the concepts with an abundance of graphics that make the ideas come to life. Along the way, he sprinkles in incredibly helpful guides (like what's one pictured) that let me quickly reference the best practices as I create visualizations in real time. My copy is full of bookmarks, and I can't recommend it enough!
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    Kirby
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    Clear and compelling

    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
    This book has been exceptional! As a graduate-level statistics and analytics educator, I can confidently tell you that Ben has it right. And as a perpetual student of analytics, I can also tell you that Ben communicates the right concepts in a very accessible, compelling, and actionable method. He masterfully weaves together the theories of visualization and data with examples from history and current events, while demonstrating the concepts with an abundance of graphics that make the ideas come to life. Along the way, he sprinkles in incredibly helpful guides (like what's one pictured) that let me quickly reference the best practices as I create visualizations in real time. My copy is full of bookmarks, and I can't recommend it enough!
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  • RJ Andrews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Start your data ascent
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2021
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    Just like reading a book, learning how to consume charts is fundamental to learning how to produce. LEARNING TO SEE DATA is a generous companion for those seeking a head start in how to read data visualization. It is dedicated to appreciating how charts work. Today, this lesson is necessary for all as we are flooded with graphic information every day. It is also an essential pause for anyone who makes charts in today's overwhelming ecosystem of data and tools. Acknowledge the primacy of how to *inform* before being swept away with the intricacies of how to create information.

    Today's data novice faces a steep ascent. Author Ben Jones is the expert guide to help you climb. He teaches charts via public and university classes. Jones also onboarded thousands to data visualization via his leadership of the Tableau Public community.
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    Start your data ascent

    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2021
    Just like reading a book, learning how to consume charts is fundamental to learning how to produce. LEARNING TO SEE DATA is a generous companion for those seeking a head start in how to read data visualization. It is dedicated to appreciating how charts work. Today, this lesson is necessary for all as we are flooded with graphic information every day. It is also an essential pause for anyone who makes charts in today's overwhelming ecosystem of data and tools. Acknowledge the primacy of how to *inform* before being swept away with the intricacies of how to create information.

    Today's data novice faces a steep ascent. Author Ben Jones is the expert guide to help you climb. He teaches charts via public and university classes. Jones also onboarded thousands to data visualization via his leadership of the Tableau Public community.
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  • Paolo G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting and revealing journey.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2022
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    I enjoyed reading this book, the second in my series by Ben Jones.
    The content is well organised and easy to understand. What a chart should do (and should not) is revealed as the reader turns the pages. Historical references are noteworthy and a pleasant addition.
    This book is for everyone who wants and needs to be more aware of how to design and interpret charts.
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