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Data Visualization – Communicating Patterns, Uncertainty, and Meaning (Prep4Uni.online)

Data Visualization – Communicating Patterns, Uncertainty, and Meaning (Prep4Uni.online)

An educational guide to effective data visualization for learning and decision-making. Introduces chart selection, visual encoding principles, storytelling with data, and common pitfalls such as misleading scales or cherry-picked visuals. Helps learners present insights clearly while respecting uncertainty and context.

Keywords:
charts, data visualization, misleading graphs, storytelling with data, visual analytics, dashboards, data literacy, communication, uncertainty
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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
December 18, 2025
Date Modified in MERLOT:
December 18, 2025
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Submitter:
Jacob Gan
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School
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Website
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Language:
English
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No
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Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal

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