Graphing Data Effectively and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
ADRP : ADRP
The human mind is geared to look at patterns and attach immediate explanation to the patterns, consciously or subconsciously, and sometimes that conclusion or explanation might not be apt. This course discusses the common fallacies and paradoxes in statistics and data analysis, as well as common pitfalls in data visualization. The course also teaches general guidelines that help you avoid those pitfalls to ensure a fair and accurate representation of facts.
Learn How To
- Identify fallacies and paradoxes that might lead to misinterpretation of data.
- Identify common pitfalls in graphical visualizations.
- Measure distortion in graphs.
- Use SAS Visual Analytics to create several graphs while avoiding common pitfalls.
Who Should Attend
Visual analysts, report or dashboard designers, business intelligence consultants, business analysts
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, you should be able to create simple graphs such as bar charts, pie charts, and scatter plots using any software. Familiarity with SAS Visual Analytics is highly recommended but not mandatory.
SAS Products Covered
SAS Studio;SAS Visual Analytics
Course Outline
Introduction
- Introduction to graphicacy.
- Introduction to SAS Visual Analytics.
- Introduction to data representation pitfalls.
- Common data misinterpretations.
- Paradoxes in statistics.
- Spurious correlations.
- Common data visualization pitfalls.
- Measuring distortion in graphs.
- Reasons for misleading visualizations and consequences.
- Avoid inappropriate choice of colors.
- Avoid inappropriate choice of graphical objects.
- Avoid overuse of custom or complex graphs.
- Review case study: Tackling visual clutter.
Live Class Schedule
Duration: 14 hours
Step into our live classes and experience a dynamic learning environment where you can ask questions, share ideas, and connect with your instructor and classmates. With on-demand lab hours, you can explore the material at your own pace. Our globally acclaimed instructors will motivate you to think bigger, so you can take what you've learned and achieve your biggest goals.
This course isn't publicly scheduled, but private training and mentoring may be available. Contact us to explore options.
Private Training
Get training tailored specifically for your team, led by expert SAS instructors. Choose from virtual sessions, or training at your location (or ours). Perfect for teams seeking a customized curriculum and plenty of interaction with a SAS specialist. We'll schedule it at a time that works for you.
Mentoring Services
Take your training to the next level with personalized mentoring. While private training offers structured coursework, mentoring provides hands-on, real-time support from a subject matter expert. As you work with your own data, you'll receive expert guidance to help you uncover insights, unlock the full potential of your data, and make faster progress. Perfect for those looking to apply what they’ve learned and see quicker results.