Transferable Skills Course: Data Visualization

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• Use Figures and Tables to effectively tell the story of their research.
• Decide whether text, tables, or plots are most appropriate to convey the message of each result.
• Choose the most appropriate plot type for their data.
• Understand the science of perception and apply design principles to communicate their message clearly.
• Use aesthetics to relate sensory attributes (colour, shape, etc.) to abstractions (enrichment, change-over-time).
• Distinguish between graphics for publication and for data exploration.