Information Visualization
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If you need to understand and learn to decipher visualizations and what is behind them, then this course is for you. If you want to prepare visualizations of your own, this course will get you started. The course is designed for those who want a concise overview of what information visualization is about. It focuses on making quantitative data understandable and usable. You may need to understand and learn to decipher visualizations and what is behind them, or you may want to prepare visualizations of your own.Course description
In addition to studying the online materials, you are encouraged to select a visualization challenge and apply the concepts you have learned. However, if creating visualizations yourself is beyond your current interests, you may focus solely on the course content and still develop a comprehensive understanding of the field.
By the end of the course, you will understand how data visualization enhances memory, decision-making, and learning. You will grasp the fundamentals of visual storytelling, explore a variety of visualization examples, and learn to recognize common pitfalls in information visualization — along with ways to address them. Finally, you will gain insight into advanced visualization methods and the psychology behind how we perceive and interpret visual information.