<p>In this course, we’ll walk through why data visualization is so critical in today’s world of big Data. This is followed by an overview of the basic principles of data visualization, why they are important, and how they can be used to make visualizations highly effective. We’ll then walk you through some of the basics –such as how to build visualizations using best practices . You'll also learn how to identify data types and match them with the appropriate display formats. By the end of this course, you will have a strong understanding of how to begin building effective data visualizations, based on a solid understanding of successful design principles.</p> <h1>Style and Approach</h1> <p>We will walk through an overview on why data visualization is critical to understanding, followed by a primer on best practices. This will be followed by sections where we learn how to better understand our source data, which we can then match to the appropriate visual formats. We’ll conclude by learning how we can get the most out of basic visualizations by optimizing elements such as size, color, and spacing.</p>