Using Python Altair for Data Storytelling

Gain the skills to transform data into stories, using the DIKW pyramid and the Altair Python library.

Intermediate

70 Lessons

17h

Certificate of Completion

Gain the skills to transform data into stories, using the DIKW pyramid and the Altair Python library.

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This course includes

2 Assessments

184 Playgrounds

6 Quizzes

This course includes

2 Assessments

184 Playgrounds

6 Quizzes

Course Overview

Altair, a versatile Python library, empowers you to craft visually compelling and interactive data visualizations. Acquiring proficiency in Altair unlocks new avenues for effectively conveying insights and narratives through data. The course begins by introducing the concept of data storytelling and the DIKW pyramid. Then, you’ll learn why Altair is a valuable tool for developers interested in data storytelling and how it can enhance their ability to effectively communicate complex ideas. Next, the course ...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Data Storytelling

Data Visualization

Python

What You'll Learn

An understanding of Python Altair and its application to data storytelling

The ability to build compelling data stories by combining Altair and the DIKW pyramid

Familiarity with core components of Altair, including basic charts, channels, marks, layering, and annotations

What You'll Learn

An understanding of Python Altair and its application to data storytelling

Course Content

What is Data Storytelling?

Getting Started Introduction

Thinking for the Audience Communicating a Message Quiz: Data Storytelling

Using Altair for Data Storytelling

Introducing Altair Vega and Vega-Lite Encodings Marks Exercise: Draw a Multiline Chart Exercise: Encodings Exercise: Marks Quiz: Using Altair for Data Storytelling

The DIKW Pyramid

The Structure of the DIKW Pyramid Turning Data into Information Turning Information into Knowledge Turning Knowledge into Wisdom Exercise: The DIKW Pyramid Quiz: The DIKW Pyramid

Introducing the Concept of Data

Data Definition Data Types Data License Data Cleaning Data Enrichment Exercise: Data Types Exercise: Missing Values Exercise: Data Manipulation Quiz: Concept of Data

Getting Familiar with Unknown Data

Bar Chart Line Chart Stacked Area Chart Scatter Plot Box Plot Pie Chart Heatmap Geographical Map Exercise: Slopegraph and Dumbbell Chart Exercise: Trellis Chart, Column Chart, and Stacked Column Chart Exercise: Bubble Chart and Hex Bin Chart

Assessment 1

Assessment

Introducing the Concept of Information

9 Lessons

Data Modeling

2 Lessons

Knowledge

12 Lessons

Wisdom

4 Lessons

Assessment 2

Assessment

10.

Case Studies

2 Lessons

11.

Wrap Up

1 Lesson

12.

Appendix

1 Lesson

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