color-research

Data Visualization

Learn how to create compelling visualizations to augment reports and presentations

Effective data visualizations can instantaneously communicate complex concepts by creating a visual story. Make your reports and presentations more powerful by following these techniques, delivered in step-by-step guides and annotated examples. Choosing the best visuals for your data and the pitfalls to avoid are also covered. 

Screenshot of Sage Research Methods on a tablet device

Try it FREE for 30 days

Librarians  Faculty

Or recommend this resource
to your librarian

Advantages of using Data Visualization

  • Learn about the five types of visualizations—categorical, hierarchical, temporal, spatial, and network—and explore examples of each in the Chart Gallery
  • Watch video tutorials by experts and leaders in the field
  • Practice on 75 clean datasets, following step-by-step guides to create your own visualizations using a variety of online tools
  • Find the best software to create your visualization through overviews of the key tools available

See sample content

6 Steps to a Data Story

6 Steps to a Data Story

Joshua Brindley outlines six steps to creating a data visualization story.

Racial Equity Awareness in Data Visualization

Racial Equity Awareness in Data Visualization

Economist Jonathan Schwabish discusses racial equity awareness in data visualizations.

Visualization Insights from the Editorial Team behind the Nightingale Magazine of the Data Visualization Society

Visualization Insights from the Editorial Team behind the Nightingale Magazine of the Data Visualization Society

Andy Kirk explores the origins of the Nightingale Magazine.

Visit

Sage Research Methods

methods.sagepub.com

Contact us

for information, demos, and pricing

Contact us

Try it FREE

for 30 days

Librarians  Faculty

Or recommend this resource
to your librarian