Activity: Which charts would you choose? (Version 1)

• In groups of 2-4, discuss what charts you would choose to visualize a particular dataset
• As a group, choose 2+ charts you could use to visualize the dataset (or parts of it)
• Share out why you chose those charts
• Resources: Data Visualization Catalogue
• Notes
  • If your data doesn’t add up to 100%, pie chart isn’t right
  • If data are not over a continuous series or time span, don’t pick line

Total recommended time

• 15-20 minutes

Tools/materials required

• Simple, interesting, clean dataset
• Computer to browse Data Visualization Catalogue - 1 per group
• If virtual, breakout rooms for groups