Data can be defined as Information
in raw or unorganized form (such as alphabets, numbers, or symbols) that refer
or represent conditions, ideas, or objects. Data is limitless and ubiquitous.
Importance of data collection are
·
It
provides a snapshot of the overall health and well-being of the organization at
any given point in time.
·
It
ensures a longitudinal account of the overall status.
·
It
provides accountability.
·
It
informs the overall health and well-being of the company.
·
It
allows you to benchmark against competitors.
·
It
allows you to definitively measure change.
The data collected will be usually in hundreds or thousands
of rows and columns. Interpreting this huge data is a tedious process. The
process of interpreting data can be done in “n” number of ways. To make an effective and an efficient decision
the data should be analyzed carefully. This calls for the visual representation
of massive data sets.
Though bar graphs, line graphs and pie charts serve the
purpose but for better understanding of the data, visualization is preferred.
Periodic Table is one of the best examples of data visualization where we can
see the arrangements of atoms, metals, non-metals, noble gases etc across the periodic
table. This arrangement and detailed description helps us to understand more
quickly.
In today’s world the technology is making everything easy. Visualization of a data set is preferred over
the bar and pie charts and graphs which helps in better understanding. Here
anything can be analyzed and relationship can be established. The video link
attached with this blog gives much more information on the data visualization.
Some of the top data visualization applications are
Some of the top data visualization applications are
1. BreathingEarth.net
A real-time simulation displaying the CO2 emissions, birth and death rates of every country.
![BreathingEarth.net BreathingEarth.net](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/breathingearthnet.jpg)
2. NewsMap.jp
A web
application that visually reflects the constantly changing landscape of Google
News.
![NewsMap.jp NewsMap.jp](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/newsmapjp.jpg)
3. DoodleBuzz.com
Create
typographic maps of current news stories by doodling on a blank canvas.
![DoodleBuzz.com DoodleBuzz.com](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/doodlebuzz.jpg)
4. OurSignal.com
An overview
of currently popular items on social news sites such as delicious, reddit, and
digg.
![OurSignal.com OurSignal.com](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/oursignalcom.jpg)
5. digg labs
5
visualizations of Digg community’s activities.
![swarm by digg labs swarm by digg labs](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/swarm-by-digg-labs.jpg)
6. 3Dlicio.us by Alberto Tellez
View
Delicious bookmarks on a 3D globe.
![3Dlicio.us by Alberto Tellez 3Dlicio.us by Alberto Tellez](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/3dlicious-by-alberto-tellez.jpg)
7. HealthMap.org
A
visualization of the current global state of infectious diseases and their
effect on health.
8. VisibleTweets.com
A
visualization of Twitter messages, with 3 options of animating the tweets.
![VisibleTweets.com VisibleTweets.com](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/visibletweetscom.jpg)
9. TwitterVision.com
A real-time
geographic visualization of posts to Twitter. Make sure to check the 3D version.
![TwitterVision.com TwitterVision.com](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/twittervisioncom.jpg)
10. FlickrVision.com
Maps live
traffic to Flickr. Similar to TwitterVision, the visualization can be viewed in
3D.
![FlickrVision.com FlickrVision.com](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/flickrvisioncom.jpg)
11. TagGalaxy.com
A planetary
visualization of Flickr tags. Photos are displayed on a 3D globe by clicking
the sun.
![TagGalaxy.com TagGalaxy.com](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/taggalaxycom.jpg)
12. DaylightMap.com
Shows the
pattern of night and day with many options such as a near real-time cloud cover.
![DaylightMap.com DaylightMap.com](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/daylightmapcom.jpg)
13. IRIS Seismic Monitor
Displays in
near real-time global earthquakes.
![IRIS Seismic Monitor IRIS Seismic Monitor](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/iris-seismic-monitor.jpg)
14. WikipediaVision by Laszlo Kozma
A
visualization of edits to Wikipedia (almost) in real-time.
![WikipediaVision by Laszlo Kozma WikipediaVision by Laszlo Kozma](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/wikipediavision-by-laszlo-kozma.jpg)
15. Ptable.com
One of the
best, if not the best, periodic table of elements.
![Ptable.com Ptable.com](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ptablecom.jpg)
16. Lexipedia.com
A powerful
language tool that visualizes the meaning of a word.
![Lexipedia.com Lexipedia.com](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/lexipediacom.jpg)
17. BankOfImagination.com
Explore,
create, and share imaginations.
![BankOfImagination.com BankOfImagination.com](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/bankof-imaginationcom.jpg)
18. WeFeelFine.org
A
visualization of human emotions harvested from blog posts.
![WeFeelFine.org WeFeelFine.org](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/wefeelfineorg.jpg)
19. Time Machine by Etsy
Go back in
time and watch sold items fly by.
![Time Machine by Etsy Time Machine by Etsy](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/time-machine-by-etsy.jpg)
20. ClickWatch by CodeFromThe70s
An inspiring
visualization of real-time HTTP traffic.
![ClickWatch by CodeFromThe70s ClickWatch by CodeFromThe70s](http://media.singlefunction.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/clickwatch-codefromthe70sorg.jpg)
References
- Why data visualization matters by
- Why data collection is an essential step in building a result oriented wellness program.
- TED
- Data Collection Is Important Part For Any Business
- http://singlefunction.com/20-inspiring-uses-of-data-visualization/
Sharath,
ReplyDeleteOutstanding post, thank you very much for putting this together.
Fadel