Lesson Three

Data Presentation and Visualisation

In this lesson you will meet some more techniques for pre-processing and cleaning data. These include how to change the data type of a value, such as from text to number, and how group similar items in the data set.

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Data Presentation and Visualisation

Activity: 1

One-dimensional Charts

In this activity you will create charts that focus on one numerical feature to continue your exploration of differences in the weather around the UK, using the EdExcel large data set.

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Activity: 2

Two-dimensional Charts

In this activity will create diagrams that visualise relationships between life expectancy and other features, using the MEI large data set about countries.

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Activity: 3 (Optional)

Time-series Graphs

In this optional activity you will see how time-series graphs can help you to understand how numerical features change over time, using the MEI large data set about London boroughs.

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