4. Data Visualization Rules of Thumb

Trait #4 – Data Visualization Rules of Thumb

The fourth of the 17 key traits of data literacy, Data Visualization Rules of Thumb. Its unique icon is an eye. It reads “Since the human visual system is a “very high bandwidth channel to the brain”3, the data literate person understands various ways to visualize data and their respective pros and cons. The principles of cognition relating to how humans decode visual encodings such as position, length, area, and color, are well known to the data literati, as are the different chart types that make use of these encodings.”

How to Score Yourself

As you fill out your self-assessment worksheet or dashboard, take into account the following statements to more accurately gauge your own level of proficiency in this trait, as well as its importance to your success in the near future:

Proficiency

Rate yourself high in proficiency in this critical trait in the Knowledge category if you can say yes to all or most of the following statements:




Importance

Rate the importance of this trait highly if you can say yes to most of the following statements:




Resources to Help You Improve

The following resources will help you increase your proficiency in this fourth of the 17 Key Traits of Data Literacy:

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