Course Details
Develop the critical thinking and design skills needed to create honest, impactful health data visualizations. This workshop covers visualization best practices, common pitfalls, and ethical considerations when presenting sensitive health information. Through practical examples using real public health scenarios, you'll learn to select appropriate chart types, color schemes, and annotation strategies that effectively communicate your findings to diverse audiences.
Learning Outcomes
Learn how to use analytical questions to help guide visualization development
Select appropriate chart types for different analytical questions
Apply color theory and design principles to visualizations
Identify and avoid misleading visualization practices
Address ethical considerations when visualizing sensitive data
Adapt visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences
Critique and improve existing data visualizations
Course Prerequisites
None
Topics Covered
Data Visualization