Introduction to Data Visualization Webinar

Register: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/introduction-to-data-visualization

Data visualization (or data viz for short) has rapidly developed into a huge area of interest for a broad group of users including researchers, businesses and anyone looking to effectively communicate a large amount of information to a specific audience. If you have a research question that utilizes data, data visualization and its associated tools can help you analyze and make sense of the information you have gathered. In this presentation, participants will:

• Be introduced to what data visualization is and why it is both an important and relevant skill to learn
• Learn more about the types of data visualizations available to choose from and reasons for using specific types of visualizations
• Take a look at resources available for learning more about different types of data visualizations and how to create them
• Explore some of the tools used to create data visualizations in a variety of fields
• Watch a video showcasing what a great visualization and presentation can look like
• Gain some useful tips on how to better design your next visualization
• Find out what The Ohio State University Libraries has to offer in terms of data visualization support.

Who: Ohio State Graduate Students, Professional Students, Postdocs
When: Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 1 – 2 p.m.
Where: Virtual (a Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation email)