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Discussion question:
Part 1:
You are presented with a set of data that, frankly, is hard to depict. Your boss asks that you provide a quick and simple bar chart to easily illustrate the data. The savvy data analyst that you are disagrees. How would you approach your boss and what recommendation would you offer in terms of data visualization.
Answer the following:
Briefly describe your approach and reasons why.
Part 2:
Write a response to this classmates post.
In this situation, since the data is complex, I would discuss with my boss the context of the data. This way I can get a better understanding of the data. I would then ask my boss, what message would he like the data to tell. This way I can get a better understanding of what data visualization would fit with the message. I would then explain to my boss that it is always better to fit the data with the right data visualization. This way the information being visualized is properly presented and represented. By prioritizing clear and effective data communication over quick solutions, we can tell a better data story. So, instead of immediately opting for a simple bar chart, I would recommend considering various visualization options like scatter plots, line charts, or pie charts.