During this practical hands-on one-day workshop you will learn the basics of the data visualisation process by turning raw data into visual information using open and free tools. This includes:
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
Use the tools: Google Sheets, Open Refine and RAW for data exploration and visualisation
It will be approximately 5 hours long and run on one day or two evenings.
Details
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Gain the knowledge and skills to be more confident in exploring your data visually
Demonstrate how to access public and private data sources including APIs and use web scraping tools
Describe the different types of data and how they impact what type of data visualisation can be created
Familiar with the principles and methods of data cleaning
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Tools you will use
We aim to use accessible tools that are open or free wherever possible. During this workshop you will use the following tools: Google Sheets, Open Refine and RAW Don't worry if you have not used (or heard!) of these before, by the end of the workshop you will understand what they can do as well as when and how to use them.
Workshop Trainer & Facilitator
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
You want to learn how to use data tools that are open or free
You want to know how to explore data to find insights and stories
You do not have any experience with coding when working with data (at least not yet!)
You want to learn new data visualisation tools in conjunction with more familiar tools like spreadsheets
This workshop is for you if:
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Data Visualisation Introduction: Process & Tools
LEVEL
1
Ability to create your own exploratory data visualisation and share it
What's Included
Full Day Workshop including handouts
Drinks, Refreshments & Lunch
Access to the Fireside:
The Fireside is the home of Data Campfire's online community. You will gain access to an exclusive learning zone within the Fireside. Here you can keep in touch with peers, share, give and ask for support.
We are becoming increasing surrounded by data, at times unable to cope with it all. Shockingly, a recent report claims that only 0.5% of all the data is actually being used and analysed!
One way to make sense of and use data is to visualise it, by presenting it in a graphical or pictorial format. Visualising data can help us understand and communicate more effectively. One of the reasons for this is that our brains can process visual information 60,000 times faster than text. This makes visualising data a quick and effective way to:
Our introductory 1-day course aims to provide a practical approach to learning the basic process of working with data, from finding it, cleaning it and then turning it into visuals that you can then take forward and extend even further should you wish to do so.
Office Hours:
Weekly office hours will be held at the Fireside so you can get any questions you may have answered faster from our trainers.
Introduction to data visualisation