“It depends.” These two simple words can answer a number of questions raised when it comes to visualizing data and communicating with it effectively. In this session, Cole discusses 10 common data visualization questions where the answer is “it depends” and discusses what it depends on and the critical thought process required for success. Cole also answers reader questions on considerations between lower and upper case in data visualization related text and Excel resources.

Listening time: 45:00. Links mentioned during the podcast:

Study on pie charts by Robert Kosara & Drew Skau
F**ck it, let’s use pie charts by Jon Schwabish
Misleading data & visualizations video, Alberto Cairo at Urban Institut
Visualizing incomplete & missing data + Visualizing uncertainty by Nathan Yau
Recent #SWDchallenge: 88 annotated line graphs
Recent SWD post incorporating feedback on text placement by Elizabeth Ricks
How much labeling should you include in a visualization? + Is white space always your friend? by Neil Richards
Excel resources: SWD downloads, annkemery.com, Peltier Tech & Chandoo
Updates: Audible book, upcoming workshops in London, Zurich, SF & Seattle
Questions? email askcole@storytellingwithdata.com
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