# data visualizations ## Definition(s) ### [[Nexus - Google Analytics Certificate Course|Google Analytics Certificate]] >[! Definition] >The graphical representation of data. > >A way to think about data. If you are thinking visually, then how to conduct the analysis to show rather than tell. ## Examples ## Related [[Analytical Skillset]] [[Analytical thinking]] [[McCandless Method]] ## Resources ![[McCandless Method.png]] [McCandless](https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/what-makes-a-good-data-visualization/) as a method to develop a successful visualization [Fung's Junk charts](https://junkcharts.typepad.com/junk_charts/junk-charts-trifecta-checkup-the-definitive-guide.html) For critical analysis of visualizations [Data Visualization Catalog](https://datavizcatalogue.com/#google_vignette) Resource that explains each visualization base type. This is like a _Read the Docs_ for visualizations. - EG [Choropleth Map](https://datavizcatalogue.com/methods/choropleth.html); what it is, what it is used for, common errors when in use and specific applications / libraries that can render a choropleth map. ### Choosing the right chart [Decision tree: From data to viz](https://www.data-to-viz.com) a resource that examines effective visualization types against the type of data that you have.