Data Visualization in Google Sheets
Learn the fundamentals of data visualization using Google Sheets.
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A picture can tell a thousand words - but only if you use the right picture! This course teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization with Google Sheets.
Chart Creation Techniques
In this course, you'll start by learning how to create various common chart types, including bar charts, histograms, and scatter charts. You'll not only master these basic chart types but also delve into more advanced options such as sparkline and candlestick charts. These tools are essential for effective data presentation, allowing you to convey complex information in an easily digestible visual format. Whether you're analyzing sales data, survey results, or any other kind of numerical data, these charting techniques will be invaluable.Data Management and Analysis
Data preparation is key in data visualization. This course guides you through the use of Data Validation and VLookup formulas to precisely target specific data for charting. You'll learn how to organize and sift through your data to find the insights you need. Additionally, the course covers the use of Conditional Formatting, a powerful tool in Google Sheets that enables you to apply formats to cells or ranges based on certain criteria. This skill is particularly useful for highlighting key data points, identifying trends, and making your data more readable and impactful.Dashboard Creation and Real-world Applications
The final part of the course focuses on creating a comprehensive dashboard that combines plots and data. Dashboards are essential for summarizing complex data sets and providing an at-a-glance view of key metrics. You'll apply the skills you've learned by using real-world data sets, such as information from the Olympics, shark attack records, and Marine Technology data from the ASX. This hands-on approach ensures that by the end of the course, you'll not only understand the theory behind data visualization but also have practical experience in applying these techniques in real-world scenarios.For Business
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Google Sheets Fundamentals
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Business Intelligence and Using Dashboards
FreeLearn about business intelligence and dashboards for analyzing information in todays data-driven world. Create a basic dashboard and master setting up your data to get the most out of it.
Using Sheets as a Business Intelligence platform50 xpUsing data validation controls view medal tallies100 xpUsing data validation controls to pick from a list100 xpUsing conditional formatting on a dashboard100 xpSetting up a basic dashboard50 xpCreating a column chart from your data100 xpSetting up your worksheet with formulas of reference100 xpCharting the medal statistics100 xpSetting up your data50 xpGetting started100 xpFormat dates and numbers100 xp - 2
Efficient Column Charts
Create and format a column chart to showcase data and learn a few smart tricks along the way. Look at using named ranges to refer to cells in your worksheet, making them user-friendly and easy to work with.
Efficient column charts50 xpCreating a column chart for your dashboard100 xpFormat chart, axis titles and series100 xpAxis, gridlines, and changing the plot50 xpRemoving a series100 xpChanging the plotted range100 xpNamed ranges50 xpUsing named ranges100 xpSumming using a named range100 xpAveraging using a named range100 xp - 3
Dashboard Controls
A dashboard is like a control panel. Look at ways to allow a user to use this control panel to get different results from your dashboard.
Data validation50 xpSetting up your data100 xpFormat numbers within your dataset100 xpUsing VLOOKUP with data validation50 xpCreating and testing the data validation100 xpAdding the calculation100 xpCreating the line plot100 xpFormatting your line chart50 xpChart titles, axis, font, gridlines100 xpOther formatting options100 xp - 4
Other Charts for Your Dashboard
A picture paints a thousand words. Look at what types of charts to use in what situation to showcase your data.
Histograms50 xpInserting the VLOOKUP100 xpCreating a histogram on the dashboard100 xpFormatting your histogram100 xpCandlestick charts50 xpChanging your dates to text100 xpCreating the candlestick for the dashboard100 xpFormatting the candlestick100 xpScatter charts50 xpCreating a scatter chart100 xpFormatting your scatter chart100 xpSparkline charts within a cell50 xpSparklines100 xpChanging the color of your sparkline100 xpThe column sparkline100 xp - 5
Conditional Formatting
Learn how to use rules based on criteria you set to format certain cells on your dashboard. See the formatting change as the values in the cells change.
Using conditional formatting50 xpCreating a simple rule to highlight cells100 xpHighlighting cells between a range100 xpUsing formulas and tidying up the dashboard50 xpUsing a custom formula to highlight a row100 xpHighlighting duplicates100 xpUsing wildcard characters to highlight dates100 xpChange a condition in a format100 xpCongratulations50 xp
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Google Sheets Fundamentals
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Intermediate Google SheetsRaina Hawley
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