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22 free tools for data visualization and analysis - Computerworld - 1 views

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Sharon Machlis data analysis data visualization Web 2.0 writing

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Keith Hamon on 21 Apr 11

There are many tools around to help turn data into graphics, but they can carry hefty price tags. There are a surprising number of highly robust tools for data visualization and analysis that are available at no charge.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There are many tools around to help turn data into graphics, but they can carry hefty price tags. There are a surprising number of highly robust tools for data visualization and analysis that are available at no charge.</div>

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David McCandless: The beauty of data visualization | Video on TED.com - 1 views

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David McCandless turns complex data sets (like worldwide military spending, media buzz, Facebook status updates) into beautiful, simple diagrams that tease out unseen patterns and connections. Good design, he suggests, is the best way to navigate information glut -- and it may just change the way we see the world.
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Keith Hamon on 26 Aug 10

David McCandless turns complex data sets (like worldwide military spending, media buzz, Facebook status updates) into beautiful, simple diagrams that tease out unseen patterns and connections. Good design, he suggests, is the best way to navigate information glut -- and it may just change the way we see the world.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">David McCandless turns complex data sets (like worldwide military spending, media buzz, Facebook status updates) into beautiful, simple diagrams that tease out unseen patterns and connections. Good design, he suggests, is the best way to navigate information glut -- and it may just change the way we see the world.</div>

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Zanran Numerical Data Search - 0 views

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Keith Hamon on 25 May 11

zanran is a search engine for data.

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Cool Tools: Visual presentations make it easier for students to tackle data and difficu... - 2 views

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using word clouds and fusion tables to share and process data information with students

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Keith Hamon on 11 Oct 11

Creating data visualizations and word clouds is quite easy with the following tools.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Creating data visualizations and word clouds is quite easy with the following tools.</div>

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What a Tech Start-Up's Data Say About What Works in Classroom Forums - Wired Campus - T... - 0 views

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There's big talk these days about "big data" in education-looking for patterns of behavior as students click through online classrooms and using the insights to improve instruction. One start-up company that manages online discussion forums for thousands of courses recently performed its first major analysis of behavioral trends among students, and found what its leaders say amounts to advice for instructors.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There's big talk these days about "big data" in education-looking for patterns of behavior as students click through online classrooms and using the insights to improve instruction. One start-up company that manages online discussion forums for thousands of courses recently performed its first major analysis of behavioral trends among students, and found what its leaders say amounts to advice for instructors.</div>

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A data visualization tool from IBM.

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The 5 Best Free Tools For Making Slick Infographics | Fast Company - 0 views

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Amber Mac data visualization infographics writing data analysis

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Keith Hamon on 04 May 11

It's not enough to simply write about data any longer; the world wants visuals. While there are many professional information designers making a name for themselves, such as Nicholas Felton of Feltron.com, the majority of these digital artists are up to their eyeballs in high-paying work. Where does this leave you? Well, if you want to spruce up your documents, blog posts, and presentations, there are some free tools online that can help.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It's not enough to simply write about data any longer; the world wants visuals. While there are many professional information designers making a name for themselves, such as Nicholas Felton of Feltron.com, the majority of these digital artists are up to their eyeballs in high-paying work. Where does this leave you? Well, if you want to spruce up your documents, blog posts, and presentations, there are some free tools online that can help.</div>

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Gary Flake: is Pivot a turning point for web exploration? | Video on TED.com - 1 views

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Gary Flake demos Pivot, a new way to browse and arrange massive amounts of images and data online. Built on breakthrough Seadragon technology, it enables spectacular zooms in and out of web databases, and the discovery of patterns and links invisible in standard web browsing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Gary Flake demos Pivot, a new way to browse and arrange massive amounts of images and data online. Built on breakthrough Seadragon technology, it enables spectacular zooms in and out of web databases, and the discovery of patterns and links invisible in standard web browsing.</div>

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For Teachers - Gapminder.org - 1 views

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Hans Rosling data analysis data mining visual data visualization writing Web 2.0

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This section is for educators who want to use Gapminder in their education. You'll find shortcuts to tools and guides for Gapminder in a classroom.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This section is for educators who want to use Gapminder in their education. You'll find shortcuts to tools and guides for Gapminder in a classroom.</div>

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Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning | Sex and Word Clouds: Crafting Effectiv... - 1 views

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Bill Watson Wordle data visualization data mining data analysis writing

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Keith Hamon on 04 May 11

Several of the most prominent words are included in the title for this blog post. While the word cloud did not write the title for me, it helped me identify important elements from my post and served as an ideal starting point for creating an interesting and informative title for potential readers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Several of the most prominent words are included in the title for this blog post. While the word cloud did not write the title for me, it helped me identify important elements from my post and served as an ideal starting point for creating an interesting and informative title for potential readers.</div>

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Writing the Methodology - Quantitative Approach - 0 views

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Descriptive research seeks to describe the current status of an identified variable or phenomenon.  The researcher does not usually begin with an hypothesis, but is likely to develop one after collecting data.  Analysis and synthesis of the data provide the test of the hypothesis.  Systematic collection of information requires careful selection of the units studied and measurement of each variable in order to demonstrate validity.
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