Figuring Out Which Chart or Graph is Right for You

As evidence building becomes a part of the day to day workload for social sector practitioners, transforming data into an effective visualization (any kind of chart or graph) or dashboard is the first step towards making data impactful and accessible.

This guide from Tableau offers some best practices for conducting meaningful visual analysis. While their examples are specific to Tableau, the principles can be used by anyone looking to build an effective data visualization.

Access the paper here. (Please note that access to the full paper will require creating a free Tableau account.)