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L I S 707

DATA VISUALIZATION AND COMMUNICATION FOR DECISION MAKING

3 credits.

Introduces key concepts in data visualization and communication including how and why visualization can be an effective tool for summarizing, analyzing and communicating about data, and limitations and challenges of using visualization techniques. Students will use contemporary software to develop visualization dashboards and presentations as well as plan appropriate types of visualization(s) based on source data, audience, and goals, evaluate visualizations for effectiveness and bias.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Graduate/professional standing or Declared in Analytics for Decision Making capstone certificate Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026

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