Descriptive Analytics I: Nature of Data, Statistical Modeling, and Visualisation - Information Dashboards
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What is an information dashboard? Why are they so popular?
They provide at a single glance important consolidated information.
What are the graphical widgets commonly used in dashboards? Why?
Geographical maps
List and Describe the 3 layers of information portrayed on dashboards;
Analysis: Summarized dimensional data to analyze the root case of problems
Management: Detailed operational data that identify what actions to take to resolve a problem
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What are the common characteristics of dashboards and other information visuals?
- they all fit within the larger BI and/or performance management architecture of the larger system.
- Visual components to highlight in a glance
- Transparant to the user, minimal training needed
- Combine data into a single summarized unified view of the business
- Drill-down, drill-through
- Dynamic, real-world view, data refreshes, user stays up-to-date
- If any, only little customized coding needed to implement, deploy and maintain
What are the best practices in dashboard design?
Is it reliable?
Is it timely?
Is any data missing?
Is it consistent with other dashboards?
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