Data Literacy ~ Data Visualization
Data Visualization
Use of dashboards (e.g., dials, gauges, charts and maps), infographics, flow charts, decision trees, slide show/series (Gartner, 2019).
The knowledge and skills required to create meaningful tables, charts and graphics to visually present data. This also includes evaluating the effectiveness of the visual representation (i.e., using the right chart) while ensuring accuracy to avoid misrepresentation (Statistics Canada, 2020).
Relevant Links
These links are typically articles defining data literacy that include this theme in their definition.
, Canada.ca, 2021;, L. Heeley, S. Wilkinson, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Gov.uk, 2018;, Statistics Canada, Canada.ca, 2020;, Open Data Institute, 2020;, Apolitical, 2021;, Chantel Ridsdale, et.al., Dalhousie University, 2015;, Nora Mulvaney, Audrey Wubbenhorst, Amtoj Kaur, Ryerson University, 2022;, Databilities, Data to the People, 2020;, Helena Sternkopf, Roland M. Mueller, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Proceedings of the 51st Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 2018;, Andreas Grillenberger, Ralf Romeike, Proceedings of the 13th Workshop in Primary and Secondary Computing Education, 2018;, Edith Gummer, Ellen B. Mandinach, Teachers College Record, 2015;, Australian Public Service Commission, Government of Australia, 2021;, Dave Wells, Eckerson Group, 2022;, Ferdio, ;, Statistics Canada, Government of Canada, 2020;