Types of Visualization(5)

 Bilal Hussain Malik

19/4/25

                                                             Types of Visualization


                                                                 Dashboards

Dashboards are graphical display interfaces that collect numerous data visualizations—e.g., tables, charts, and gauges—into a single interface. They are widely used in business intelligence, operations, and monitoring applications for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and real-time data. Dashboards provide a bird's-eye view by displaying relevant metrics in an easy-to-read format, often with filtering and drill-down capabilities for deeper analysis. For example, a sales dashboard would present revenue overall, sales by region, customer acquisition rates, and product performance all on one page. Well-designed dashboards demonstrate simplicity and depth without clutter and with the ability to explore it.

 Tools like Tableau, Power BI, Looker, and Google Data Studio allow users to build interactive dashboards connected to live data sources. Dashboards can be static (refreshed at periodic intervals) or dynamic (in real-time), depending on business needs. Visual hierarchy, color coding, and layout are used to highlight urgent issues or trends that require attention. While dashboards are powerful decision-making tools, their power depends on data accuracy, user control, and the ability to visualize concisely. In essence, dashboards act as a control panel for data-driven activity, enabling users to monitor, analyze, and respond to information effectively and in context.

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