Data Analytics: Dashboards vs. Data Stories

When working within the world of data analytics, each project consistently presents you with the same decision: Should you communicate your data and insights using a dashboard, or by telling a story? In this course, business intelligence architect Sara Anstey will empower you to make this decision with confidence. First, Sara will walk you through the fundamentals of how data scientists make decisions with data for their organizations. She then provides a detailed understanding of both data science dashboards and data storytelling. you’ll discover key differences and challenges within each option. For instance, while data stories are growing in popularity, there are many challenges that can make them unsustainable in certain situations. Dashboards, for their part, have many pros and cons for end users in terms of data discovery and usability. you’ll learn the pros and cons of each and be given all the details you need to make the best decision. Upon completion of this course, you’ll be clear on the difference between dashboards and data stories, and feel confident in your ability to analyze data using these tools.