Name : Darshan Patel
Roll No : 22BCP006
Div / Batch : G1
Introduction to Data Visualization
Data visualization is the graphical representation of information and data. By
using visual elements like charts, graphs, and maps, data visualization tools
make it easier to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data.
Common Types of Data Visualizations
Bar Chart – Compares different categories.
Line Graph – Shows trends over time.
Pie Chart – Displays proportions of a whole.
Histogram – Shows distribution of a dataset.
Scatter Plot – Highlights relationships between variables.
Heatmap – Uses color to show values in a matrix.
Box Plot – Visualizes distribution, median, and outliers.
Tools Used for Data Visualization
Selecting Data Visualization Tools: Research and select at least four different
data visualization tools. Examples include:
a. Matplotlib (Python)
b. Seaborn (Python)
c. Tableau
d. Power BI
e. ggplot2 (R)
f. Plotly (Python, R)
Matplotlib (Python)
Overview:
Matplotlib is a foundational plotting library in Python, widely used for creating
static, animated, and interactive visualizations.
Key Features:
Highly customizable 2D plotting.
Supports line plots, bar charts, scatter plots, histograms, pie charts, and
more.
Integrates well with NumPy and Pandas.
Can export visuals to multiple file formats (PNG, PDF, SVG, etc.).
Enables subplotting, annotations, and styling.
Often used as the base for other libraries like Seaborn.
Seaborn (Python)
Overview:
Seaborn is a statistical data visualization library built on top of Matplotlib. It
simplifies complex visualizations and integrates tightly with Pandas data
structures.
Key Features:
High-level interface for drawing attractive and informative statistical
graphics.
Built-in themes for better aesthetics.
Supports complex visualizations like heatmaps, violin plots, box plots, and
pair plots.
Automatically handles data aggregation and statistical estimation.
Works well with Pandas DataFrames.
ggplot2 (R)
Overview:
ggplot2 is a powerful and flexible visualization package for R, based on the
Grammar of Graphics.
Key Features:
Layered approach to building plots (data, aesthetics, geoms, stats).
Produces publication-quality plots.
Supports various chart types: scatter, line, bar, histogram, boxplot, and
more.
Can easily handle complex multi-faceted plots.
Strong theming and customization capabilities.
Integrated with tidy verse for smooth data workflow.
Plotly (Python, R)
Overview:
Plotly is an interactive graphing library that supports both Python and R. It allows
for rich, web-based visualizations.
Key Features:
Creates interactive, zoomable, and hoverable plots.
Supports 2D and 3D plotting (line, scatter, bar, surface, choropleth, etc.).
Easy to embed in web applications using Dash (Python).
Exports to HTML and works in Jupyter notebooks.
Suitable for dashboards and data apps.
Extensive support for maps and time-series data.