# Introduction to Data Visualization

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Exercise **visualization examples**

Critique a Visualization Project (<https://public.tableau.com/app/discover>)

1. Does this project have a clearly defined message or research question? What is it?
2. What is being visualized?
3. What are some of the applied tools or methods?
4. What is the underlying software or platform?
5. Does the visualization add value or impact and how so?
6. What kind of data are they using? What sources is it drawn from?
7. Identify any usability issues and what improvements could be suggested.
8. Who are the collaborators, project team members, or other partners on this project?
9. Is there anything else worth pointing out not covered above?


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