August 9th, 2024 by AnyChart Team
The Paris Summer Olympics are in full swing. If you’re interested in tracking the results and want to know which countries are excelling, numerous media outlets have prepared a variety of medal count trackers. In this special edition of DataViz Weekly, we showcase a selection of these projects, with a special focus on those that not only display numbers but also present them through compelling visualizations. Let’s dive in!
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August 2nd, 2024 by AnyChart Team
Greetings from DataViz Weekly, a feature on our blog dedicated to exploring the power of charts and maps in uncovering and communicating data. As visual creatures, humans understand and engage with information more effectively when it’s presented in graphical form. Our series focuses on highlighting outstanding and fresh data visualizations that have captured our attention. Today, we’ll showcase these great projects:
- Olympic performances since 1948 with focus on France — Le Monde
- U.S. immigrant origins and settlements in 1850–2022 — Pew Research Center
- Body mass index in the United States — FlowingData
- Traffic fatalities in the U.S. in 2001–2022 — Roadway Report
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July 26th, 2024 by AnyChart Team
Welcome to DataViz Weekly, where we present a curated selection of stunning data visualization examples our there. Whether you’re a data professional or simply interested in visual data, these charts and maps can provide both inspiration and practical ideas. Here’s what we have for you to explore today:
- U.S. immigration patterns — WaPo
- 2024 U.S. presidential election forecast — Silver Bulletin
- Paris Olympics 100 years later — SCMP
- Extreme heat challenges at the 2024 Summer Olympics — Bloomberg Green
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July 19th, 2024 by AnyChart Team
Data is easier to explore and analyze when visualized. If you’re looking for practical examples, you’ve arrived at the right place. DataViz Weekly is here to introduce you to some new data visualization projects we have found on the web.
- NYC congestion zone crash tracker — Transpo Maps
- 2024 European Parliament election map — ZEIT ONLINE
- Global hunger insights — Reuters
- Evolution of sci-fi films — The Pudding
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July 12th, 2024 by AnyChart Team
Ready for a fresh dose of impressive data visualizations crafted by seasoned professionals? Here’s what DataViz Weekly has in store for you this time:
- Weather forecast accuracy across the United States — The Washington Post
- U.S. college admission rates — FlowingData
- Global demographic shifts — Our World in Data
- France’s parliamentary election results — Various publications
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July 10th, 2024 by AnyChart Team
Qlik Connect 2024 was nothing short of amazing, not just for its vibrant atmosphere but also for the palpable successes we experienced. Beyond the buzz, we showcased our latest advancements for Qlik Sense, gathered a wealth of insights, made meaningful contacts, and ran a hit interactive game that became the talk of the event. We even clinched a win in the social media contest — an unplanned but welcome accolade indeed! Join us for a recap of our time at Qlik Connect in Orlando.
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July 8th, 2024 by AnyChart Team
Last Thursday’s 2024 United Kingdom general election resulted in a historic shift within the nation’s political landscape, marking the Conservatives’ most severe defeat in nearly two centuries. As people look for clarity on these changes, election maps have come to the forefront as effective visual tools to make sense of voting outcomes and underlying patterns.
In this special edition of DataViz Weekly, we present a quick overview of UK election maps from prestigious sources including Sky News, The Independent, the BBC, The Financial Times, The Guardian, CNN, Open Innovations, and The New York Times, complete with links to them. Explore these data visualization projects to delve deeper into the dramatic shifts of the 2024 election, experience the power of effective electoral data mapping, and perhaps find inspiration for your own work.
💡 See also: 2024 U.S. Election Maps (November 2024).
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June 28th, 2024 by AnyChart Team
Visualizing data with charts or maps can make it easier to analyze and understand. In the DataViz Weekly feature, we spotlight new data graphics that have recently captured our attention for their clarity and insight. Check out our latest picks!
- Nuclear arsenal dynamics — SVT
- Future climate zone shifts — The Pudding
- Insurance policy changes in California — The San Francisco Chronicle
- Trends in American baby names — The Washington Post
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June 27th, 2024 by AnyChart Team
In the evolving data landscape, the pivot table has long been a cornerstone of the data analyst’s toolkit. Traditionally used to summarize datasets in a condensed tabular form, pivot tables facilitate quick overviews and basic drill-down capabilities. However, as data sets grow larger and more complex, the static and manual nature of pivot tables can limit their effectiveness.
Enter the decomposition tree, an advanced data visualization technique that not only presents data but also uncovers deeper patterns and insights ad-hoc, all through its dynamic, interactive hierarchical structure. As a relatively new tool in the realm of data analysis and business intelligence, it is increasingly used as an effective alternative to a pivot table yet still often underrated, given its inherent potential.
This article explores several reasons why decomposition trees can be advantageous over traditional pivot tables, illustrated with real-world use cases.
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June 21st, 2024 by AnyChart Team
Welcome to another edition of DataViz Weekly, where we bring you some of the most interesting data visualizations we’ve recently come across. This week, we’re highlighting four fresh projects that effectively use data visualization to provide valuable insights:
- Tracking heat across the United States — The New York Times
- EU gas insights — Strategic Perspectives
- European Parliament election vote in France — Karim Douïeb (Jetpack.ai)
- European Parliament election vote in Hungary — Attila Bátorfy (atlo.team)
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