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Data Analytics: Dashboards vs. Data Stories

Data Analytics: Dashboards vs. Data Stories

Total video time: 17m
Award-winning instructor: Sara Anstey
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What you’ll learn

Recognize common asks of data analysts
Understand the function and benefits of data dashboards
Understand the function and benefits of data stories
Identify when to use a data story or data dashboard
Communicate data with non-technical end users
Explore emerging trends

Skills you’ll gain

Data analysis Data visualization

When working within the world of data analytics, each project consistently presents you with the same decision: Should you communicate your data and insights using a dashboard, or by telling a story? In this course, business intelligence architect Sara Anstey will empower you to make this decision with confidence. First, Sara will walk you through the fundamentals of how data scientists make decisions with data for their organizations. She then provides a detailed understanding of both data science dashboards and data storytelling. you'll discover key differences and challenges within each option. For instance, while data stories are growing in popularity, there are many challenges that can make them unsustainable in certain situations. Dashboards, for their part, have many pros and cons for end users in terms of data discovery and usability. you'll learn the pros and cons of each and be given all the details you need to make the best decision. Upon completion of this course, you'll be clear on the difference between dashboards and data stories, and feel confident in your ability to analyze data using these tools.

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    Interpreting data Data analytics is a skill currently in hot demand, but the true value of a data analyst is the ability to communicate data to end users in simplified terms. 1m
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    The current ask More and more business executives are starting to understand the value of interpreting data to make decisions within organizations. 1m
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    The current problem Analyzing data for a business user in a way that’s easy to comprehend can be a tough ask. 2m
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    The role of a data analyst More important than anything, your role as a data analyst is to help other people understand complex bits of data. 2m
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    What is a dashboard? The concept of dashboards have been around since the beginning of data analytics. 2m
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    Pros and cons of data dashboards Dashboards have many pros and cons for end users in terms of data discovery and usability. 2m
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    What is a data story? An emerging trend in data analytics is the ability to tell the story of a data through its patterns and history. 2m
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    Pros and cons of data stories While data stories are growing in popularity, there are many challenges that can make them unsustainable. 2m
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    Wrapping up Thank you for watching this course! 1m

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Instructor

Sara Anstey

Sara Anstey is a Business Intelligence Architect at Novacoast Inc., a cybersecurity-focused consulting firm. Sara is passionate about empowering businesses to use everyday data to make strategic business decisions. She believes that the intentional adoption of a data-driven culture can be a key differentiator to companies in today's corporate climate. Sara has experience in custom web development, artificial intelligence, data analytics, business intelligence, and applied statistics.

Business Intelligence Architect at Novacoast Sara Anstey

Sara Anstey

Business Intelligence Architect at Novacoast

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