Nick Desbarats
@nickdesb
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Independent educator, author, and consultant - data visualization and dashboard design. He/him.
Ottawa, Canada
Joined May 2008
I used to think that Trump wouldn't be able to pass 7th grade math. Apparently, it's probably more like 5th grade math.
Reporter: Less than 1% of all fentanyl that comes into the U.S. Is apprehended at the Canadian border. So why use fentanyl as a reason?. Trump: They should be apprehending much more. They're only apprehending 1%.
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FFS. Just got another cheque from DoFo. On Ontario election day. How is it legal for a party in power to use taxpayer money to bribe voters like this?.Donating it to orgs that will get corrupt politicians like @fordnation out of power.
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How is Poilievre even allowed to be an MP, much less leader of the opposition, if he refuses a standard background security check? Clearly, there's something serious he doesn't want us to know. This should be a huge red flag for every Cdn voter.
globalnews.ca
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues that accepting classified intelligence would stop him from holding the Liberal government to account.
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If you follow me here, you know that I abandoned Twitter months ago because it's a propaganda vehicle now, not a social network. I've decided to log back in occasionally, but only to amplify voices that oppose Musk/Trump. I won't be posting dataviz content. Just FYI.
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RT @datavisclub: 🎨 Some color choices might make charts unobvious or even misleading. Learn more about categorical, sequential, and divergi….
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RT @datavisclub: 🤩 We can't wait to hear your thoughts about Practical Charts! On Dec 9th at 5pm UTC, we'll be discussing @nickdesb's book….
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RT @DataVizSociety: Globally recognized instructor, best-selling author, and @DataVizSociety partner @nickdesb just made his “Practical Cha….
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Great roundup of notable charts and #dataviz articles from last week from @nastengraph, including a link to my “four-threefold” article.
This weeks hottest news about @Datawrapper in @powerpoint and lots of awesome #Olympics visuals thanks to #makeovermonday. Featuring @VizWizBI, @waqarshaikh86, @nickdesb, @kunal63375922, @imperativusz, @AdedamolaLadipo, @mo_wootten, @EpleySamuel 💜. Read:
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🇬🇧U.K. data analysts! 🇬🇧.Interested in taking my "Practical Charts" and/or "Practical Dashboards" courses IN PERSON? I'll be delivering them in London from Nov4 to Nov7. Info/registration:
www.eventbrite.co.uk
Learn how to create practical and effective charts and dashboards with world-renowned author Nick Desbarats in this hands-on workshop!
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New article:.Why I virtually never use "colored region" (a.k.a. "choropleth") maps any more. Thoughts?.
www.practicalreporting.com
Probably the most common way to show values on a map is the "colored-region" or "choropleth" method. I'm not the first to notice, however, that this method presents some potentially serious percept...
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Great to hear from readers who've gotten value from my new #dataviz book, "Practical Charts.".Don't have your copy yet? Official book page (with purchase links):
www.practicalreporting.com
The official page for Nick Desbarats’ Practical Charts book.
Just read @nickdesb book "Practical Charts" from cover to cover. It is packed with practical advice if you want to produce charts that make sense and are easy to read.
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How many slices can you put in a pie chart? Two? Three? Six?.Opinions vary on this question, and my answer in this 8-minute video might surprise you (could a 30-slice pie chart actually work?) .
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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁?Two? Three? Six? Opinions vary on this question, and my answer in this short vide...
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Join me tomorrow for this free webinar hosted by @JMP_software, in which I'll be covering some common misconceptions about choosing a chart type, with plenty of examples. Registration link in the post below. See you tomorrow!.
Nick Desbarats shows decision tools from Practical Charts course that allow chart creators of any experience level to quickly, reliably choose expert-level charts from 50+ common types. Register for July 24, 1-2 pm US ET #JMP live webinar followed by Q&A.
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In 24 hrs, I'll be chatting with @dizhat about common problems and solutions when making charts and dashboards! Sign up for this free webinar here:
www.linkedin.com
Discover actionable insights and learn why it is important to enhance your data communication skills with charts and dashboards. Before deciding to register for the on-site workshop in Tallinn or...
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"Practical Charts ON DEMAND" launches Jun25!.Take my "Practical Charts" course on your own schedule at an affordable price. 6.5 hrs of video in 44 lessons. Pre-order before Jun25 to get 25% off the regular price of US$649.
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RT @OutlierConf: The last main stage talk for the day. ‘How to Choose a Chart Type (It's Trickier Than You Think)’ by @nickdesb. #Outlier20….
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RT @OutlierConf: If you’re joining us in Chicago for #Outlier2024, we’re excited to share that Nick Desbarats, @nickdesb will host a book s….
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RT @elenadrakul: interesting approach idea from @nickdesb's "Practical Charts" book for dealing with values in a chart: adding the table be….
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Always interesting to see what readers find to be of most value in my new book, "Practical Charts.".Don't have your copy yet? Official book page (with purchase links):
www.practicalreporting.com
The official page for Nick Desbarats’ Practical Charts book.
Sundaying with "Practical Charts" from @nickdesb and learning about the so called "inset charts" as a way to deal with outliers. I might have a new favorite. 😁
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Recently found this IBCS-inspired chart on LinkedIn, which was presented as the final stage in a makeover. I felt that there were still improvements to be made, though. Agree? Disagree?
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