Module 5: Lesson 4

Introduction to Data Visualizations in Python

The final lesson explores a one-dimensional data set visually by using Python. This lesson will introduce the rug plot, the box plot, and the histogram.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to

  • create a rug plot in Python,
  • create a box plot in Python,
  • create a one-dimensional histogram in Python, and
  • articulate the importance of making clear, and concise visualizations.

Time Estimate

Approximately 2 hours.

Activities

Video: Watch the introduction to data visualization video, which will demonstrate how to visually explore a one-dimensional data set.

Reading: Read about techniques to improve a simple visualization by removing chart junk.

Notebook: Read and complete the student exercises in the Introduction to data visualization notebook.

© 2017: Robert J. Brunner at the University of Illinois.

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