6.1 Ways we visualise data

Different ways that data is visualised

When we want to show information in a clear and understandable way, we can use different methods to help us. Let's take a look at some examples so we can learn more about the different ways we can visualize data. Click on the expandable sections to explore these methods further."

Infographics

A visual representation of information, data, or knowledge that combines different elements such as charts, graphs, images, and text to present complex information in an easy-to-understand and visually appealing format.

Maps

A graphic representation of a geographical area that provides information about different features, such as location, distribution, and density of population, natural resources, economic activities, etc.

Timeline

A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events that displays the order and duration of different events over time.

Charts & graphs

Timelines A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events that displays the order and duration of different events over time.

Tree diagrams

A graphical representation of a hierarchical structure that shows the relationships between different elements, such as categories, subcategories, and sub-subcategories.

Word clouds

A graphical representation of text data that shows the frequency of words in a particular document or corpus by representing them in different sizes or colors, with more frequent words being displayed larger or more prominently.

Venn diagrams

A graphical representation of sets and their relationships that displays the overlapping and non-overlapping areas between different sets using circles or other shapes.