This session will introduce basic principles of data visualization and demonstrate use of Tableau - a popular interactive data visualization tool.
Software: Tableau Desktop (obtain a student copy or see other options)
Duration: 120 min

Room description:

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Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy, understanding files and folders
Skills Taught / Learning Outcomes:
  • Understanding of basic principles of data visualization
  • Tableau interface
  • Importing data into Tableau
  • Exploring data and types of data
  • Creating tables, charts, scatter plots, histograms, etc.
  • Creating interactive dashboards and stories
  • Mapping data with Tableau
Class Materials: guides.nyu.edu/viz/tableau
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Additional Training Materials: guides.nyu.edu/viz/tableau
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