Visualisation Methods in Data Analysis

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What is the primary purpose of data visualisation?

To create a workflow diagram

To get an overview of the data (correct)

To compare different categories

To illustrate numerical proportions

What type of chart is used to represent the cumulated totals over time?

Bar chart

Pie chart

Line chart

Area chart (correct)

What is the main goal of information visualisation?

To create 3D visualisations

To create interactive visualisations

To display numerical data

To improve the viewer's comprehension and cognition (correct)

What type of chart is used to compare different categories?

Bar chart Signup and view all the answers

What is a variation of the pie chart?

Doughnut chart Signup and view all the answers

What is a visual tool used in information visualisation to represent a workflow or process?

Flow chart Signup and view all the answers

What type of graph is used to represent semantic relations between concepts?

Undirected graph Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Gantt chart?

To illustrate a project schedule and dependency among different tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is a metaphor visualisation used for?

To convey complex insights using a simple template Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a semantic network?

To analyse large amount of text and identify the main themes and topics Signup and view all the answers

What type of diagram is used to show all possible logical relationships between different sets?

Venn diagram Signup and view all the answers

What is strategy visualisation used for?

To visually represent an organization's strategy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of visualising a trend in data over a period of time?

To get an overview of the data Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a line chart and an area chart?

The area below the line is coloured to indicate volume Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a bar chart in data visualisation?

To compare different categories Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of information visualisation, especially when dealing with large-scale complicated datasets?

To improve the viewer's comprehension and help them derive insights and make decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a pie chart and a doughnut chart?

A doughnut chart has a blank centre that can be used for additional information about the data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using flow charts in information visualisation?

To represent a workflow or process Signup and view all the answers

What type of visualization method is used to design and document processes for easy visualization, and involves a step-by-step approach to solve a task?

Process Signup and view all the answers

What kind of graph is used to represent concepts and their semantic relationships, and can be directed or undirected?

Semantic network Signup and view all the answers

What type of diagram is used to show all possible logical relationships between different sets, and is a collection of overlapping circles?

Venn diagram Signup and view all the answers

What type of chart is used to illustrate a project schedule and dependency among different tasks, with tasks on the vertical axis and start and finish dates on the horizontal axis?

Gantt chart Signup and view all the answers

What is a visualization method that uses a simple template to convey complex insights, and is a pictorial analogy?

Metaphor visualization Signup and view all the answers

What is a method that visually represents an organization's strategy, and is used in strategy visualization?

Strategy visualization Signup and view all the answers