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Using Python Altair for Data Storytelling

Gain insights into using Python Altair for data storytelling. Learn about the DIKW pyramid and craft interactive visualizations to effectively convey complex ideas and narratives through data.

Intermediate

70 Lessons

17h

Certificate of Completion

Gain insights into using Python Altair for data storytelling. Learn about the DIKW pyramid and craft interactive visualizations to effectively convey complex ideas and narratives through data.

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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

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

An understanding of Python Altair and its application to data storytelling

Course Content

What is Data Storytelling?

5 Lessons

Learn how to use Python's Altair for compelling data storytelling, engaging audiences and driving action.

Getting Started

Introduction

Thinking for the Audience

Communicating a Message

Quiz: Data Storytelling

Using Altair for Data Storytelling

8 Lessons

Get started with using Altair's declarative library for creating effective data visualizations.

Exercise: Draw a Multiline Chart

Exercise: Encodings

Exercise: Marks

Quiz: Using Altair for Data Storytelling

The DIKW Pyramid

6 Lessons

Master the steps to transform raw data into wisdom through analysis, context, and actionable insights.

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

9 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of data varities, handling, and visualization to enhance storytelling.

Exercise: Missing Values

Exercise: Data Manipulation

Quiz: Concept of Data

Getting Familiar with Unknown Data

11 Lessons

Take a look at various data visualizations like bar, line, area, scatter, and more.

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

Investigate the process of transforming data into actionable insights through visualization.

Information Definition

Asking the Right Questions

Exercise: Concept of Information

Quiz: Concept of Information

Data Modeling

2 Lessons

Master data modeling with regression and kernel density estimation in Python Altair.

Regression

Kernel Density Estimation

Knowledge

12 Lessons

Sharpen your skills in effectively crafting, visualizing, and communicating data stories using Altair.

The Concept of Knowledge

Setting the Context

Adding Annotations

Crediting Images and Data Sources

Adding Title and Subtitle

Exercise: Concept of Knowledge

Quiz: Knowledge

10.

Wisdom

4 Lessons

Walk through using wisdom, CTAs, compound charts, and web publishing in data storytelling.

The Concept of Wisdom

Adding a Call to Action

Combining Multiple Charts

Publishing the Story on the Web

Assessment 2

Assessment

12.

Case Studies

2 Lessons

Break apart how to transform data into persuasive calls to action using Altair.

Bike Vendors

Small Restaurant

13.

Wrap Up

1 Lessons

Apply your skills to create compelling data narratives using Altair and related technologies.

Conclusion

14.

Appendix

1 Lessons

Solve problems in installing Altair with pip or conda for data visualization.

Installing Altair

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