Before Thursday’s class, in which we make various types of charts, I encourage you all to read the following articles:

1. “Choose the Right Chart Type for Your Data”: http://www.labnol.org/software/find-right-chart-type-for-your-data/6523/
2. “Data Visualization Checklist”: http://annkemery.com/portfolio/dataviz-checklist/
3. “How to Use 6 Basic Charts to Create Effective Reports”: http://fluidsurveys.com/university/use-different-chart-types/

This background information will ensure you understand the purpose of the different charts and graphs we will make in our next class.