Background

Data intuition and insight is not rocket science. However, there is a science to data handling, visualization, and decision making with data. The material we cover this semester will introduce to topics around this science.

Challenge

Make sure you understand the course objectives and that you are introduced to the material and tools of the course.

Deliverables

  • Complete the quizzes for the first two days of class in Canvas

Class Meeting

Objective

During the first two days of the semester students will get oriented with the course and begin building a foundation of software and visualization skills to complete the objectives of this course.

Topics Covered

  • The structure and objectives of CSE 150 Data Intuition and Insight.
  • The technology that will be used during the course.
  • The reading material that will be used during the course.

Readings

Day 1

  • Watch How Humans See Data
  • Read Good Charts
    • Introduction
    • Chapter 1: A brief history of DataViz

Day 2

  • Read Good Charts
    • Chapter 2: When a chart hits our eyes
  • Read CSE 150: Data Intuition and Insight
    • Section 1.1: Tidy Data
    • Sections 6.1.1 and 6.1.2: Google Sheets