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Data Visualisation using SSRS: The Good, the Bad
and the Ugly
twitter: @jenstirruphttp://www.jenstirrup.com
March 2011Copper Blue Business Intelligence Ltd
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Why Data Vis
Computers have promised us a fountain of wisdom but delivered a flood of data (Frawley, 1992)
What is Data Visualisation?
• Data Visualisationwhich allows the data consumer to draw
their own conclusions. • Very often, the data is not static in nature, but
fluid and dynamic.
Why not just tables?Zimbabwean inflation rates (official) since independenceDate Rate Date Rate Date Rate Date Rate Date Rate Date Rate
1980 7% 1981 14% 1982 15% 1983 19% 1984 10% 1985 10%
1986 15% 1987 10% 1988 8% 1989 14% 1990 17% 1991 48%
1992 40% 1993 20% 1994 25% 1995 28% 1996 16% 1997 20%
1998 48% 1999 56.9% 200055.22%
2001112.1%
2002198.93%
2003598.75%
2004132.75%
2005585.84%
20061,281.11%
200766,212.3%
2008
231,150,888.87% (July)
Thinking with your Eyes
Translated into picture…
What makes a good visualisation?
• Effective• Accurate: – Lie factor = size of visual effect/size of data effect
• Efficient• Aesthetics• Adaptable
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The Bad…and the Ugly• Pie Chart• Chartjunk• 3D vs 2D
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The Bad…and the Ugly• Pie Chart
Lost Finale: Mins Breakdown
Filler
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Questions Answered
Chartjunk Example
Linear vs Quadratic
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Chartjunk: unintended
3D vs 2D
Studies show that:2D graphs better for comprehension2D graphs were better for complex graphs3D often considered aesthetically more pleasing
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Reporting Structure
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Sploms
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• Questions?