Data Storytelling and Translation : : Bridging the Gap Between Numbers and Narratives / / David Mathias.

• VerfasserIn: Mathias, David,
• Place / Publishing House: Dulles, VA : : Mercury Learning and Information, , [2023]; ©2023
• Year of Publication: 2023
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (350 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Contents --; Prologue --; Acknowledgments --; Chapter 1: The Age of the Data Translator --; Chapter 2: All Decisions Start With People --; Chapter 3: Start With Good Questions and Great Listening --; Chapter 4: Being Fluent in the Language of Data --; Chapter 5: Identify, Understand, and Frame Problems --; Chapter 6: Simplifying Insights Through Metrics and Objectives --; Chapter 7: Painting Your Data Story --; Chapter 8: Leveraging Visuals to Share Insights and Compel Action --; Chapter 9: Leveraging Dashboards in Your Communication --; Chapter 10: Communicating Your Data Story --; Epilogue --; Index
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9781683926504
• DOI: 10.1515/9781683926504
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: David Mathias.

In the digital age, data is the new currency. However, amassing heaps of data means nothing if it doesn't lead to actionable insights. It's not enough to just present numbers; to truly resonate with an audience, data needs a narrative. "Data Storytelling and Translation" bridges the chasm between numbers and narratives. Learn the intricacies of translating raw data into compelling stories that captivate, inform, and inspire action. The book covers proven frameworks for converting data into compelling narratives, strategies to tailor data stories to different audiences, techniques to avoid common pitfalls and biases in data representation, the balance between aesthetics and accuracy in data visualization, and uses real-world case studies illustrating the power of effective data storytelling. Whether you're a data scientist, business analyst, student or a decision-maker, this book offers the tools to articulate the true value of your data.