Oscar week is upon us, and on Sunday, March 2, 2025, the 97th Academy Awards will once again honor the very best in film. However, as Hollywood gears up for its most anticipated evening, it’s worth revisiting one of the most notorious Oscar mishaps — the 2017 Best Picture mix-up. That startling error wasn’t simply […]

We continue our look at the three rules of effective data visualizations by examining the clear expression of a chart’s meaning through the proper use of common elements. Now, the groundwork for crafting effective messages with charts starts at the beginning of the data analysis process. By establishing a clear goal, collecting pertinent data, and […]

So far this year, we’ve challenged you to improve your storytelling skills, equipped you with strategies for handling audience questions like a pro, and introduced you to three crucial tests for preparing your data visualizations for Prime Time. In this post, I aim to provide some insight into a fundamental concept that ties together all […]

Today’s post will highlight an important topic covered in the course — and is all about practical strategies you can apply immediately. Let’s talk about a crucial (and often nerve-wracking) skill for any data storyteller: handling audience questions with confidence. This is especially important when presenting complex data analysis. After crafting a remarkable data story […]

Over the past two weeks, we’ve laid the foundation for understanding inferential statistics — from its core principles to real-world applications and limitations. Now it’s time to build out the toolbox and explore the key techniques that make inferential statistics a practical part of your analytical approach. These methods help us compare groups, test hypotheses, […]