Data analytics is the science of analyzing raw data to make conclusions about that information. It helps businesses perform ...

When it comes to visualizing data, there is no shortage of charts and graphs to choose from. From traditional graphs to innovative hand-coded visualizations, there is a continuum of visualizations ...

According to renowned AT&T Bell Telephone Laboratories statistician John Tukey, “data may not contain the answer. The coordination of some data and an aching desire for an answer will not ensure that ...

For decades, visualization was the final stop on the data journey. It was optional—"good to have" on top of data analytics. Analysts would gather numbers, then clean and process, and only at the end ...

This story contains interviews with data visualization professionals Moritz Stefaner, Scott Murray, Benjamin Wiederkehr, partner at design and technology studio Interactive Things, data visualization ...

Microsoft Excel has more dataviz capabilities than you may realize. Find out how to make your data stand out with charts, PivotTables, sparklines, slicers and more. Everyone knows Microsoft Excel as a ...

Most projects benefit from having a data model. This article gives an overview of the most common types. At its heart, data modeling is about understanding how data flows through a system. Just as a ...

Visualization is an essential element of any Big Data and analytics strategy. The most up-to-date, real-time information and advanced analytics solutions are an expensive waste of money if you can’t ...

Data from an experiment may appear rock solid. Upon further examination, the data may morph into something much less firm. A knee-jerk reaction to this conundrum may be to try and hide uncertain ...