Data Visualization
In research, data visualization is a critical skill that serves many purposes. By creating visual representations of data, you can organize your thinking, get a better sense of trends, and predict results. Data visualization can be used to share your data with the world through a presentation or publication. The way you choose to display your data can significantly influence the story you are trying to tell.
Click on the boxes below to learn best practices for creating and consuming data visualizations.
The video clips on these pages are presented by Jess Cohen-Tanugi, visualization specialist, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Lamont Library, Harvard University. The videos were originally part of Harvard Catalyst’s Boundary Crossing Skills for Research Careers series. Learn more about Jess Cohen-Tanugi’s work in her ThinkResearch podcast episode Creating Graphics to Visualize Data.