3
Visualizing Data Effectively
Presenting data in the right form allows for effective interpretation. There are many types of charts that can be used to visualize data. However, certain types of charts are better suited than others to depict particular types of data or answer certain types of questions. This chapter examines some basic chart types, which are available in Looker Studio, and their appropriate use. We will also look into some data visualization pitfalls that are commonly observed and understand how to avoid or mitigate them.
In this chapter, we are going to cover the following main topics:
- Choosing the right visuals
- Avoiding common pitfalls
Choosing the right visuals
Using the right chart types to represent data is perhaps the ...
Get Data Storytelling with Google Looker Studio now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
