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Most Important Data Visualization Questions

The document outlines key topics and questions related to data visualization for a study guide, emphasizing high-priority areas such as definitions, canvas vs SVG, file format handling, D3.js fundamentals, and Google Charts API. It includes must-know concepts, coding templates, and exam strategies for different question types. Additionally, it highlights critical success factors and a quick revision checklist to aid in effective study preparation.

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Most Important Data Visualization Questions

The document outlines key topics and questions related to data visualization for a study guide, emphasizing high-priority areas such as definitions, canvas vs SVG, file format handling, D3.js fundamentals, and Google Charts API. It includes must-know concepts, coding templates, and exam strategies for different question types. Additionally, it highlights critical success factors and a quick revision checklist to aid in effective study preparation.

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Most Important Data Visualization

Questions & Topics


Subject Code: 3160717 - Priority Study Guide

HIGHEST PRIORITY TOPICS (Appear in 4-5 papers)


1. Data Visualization Definitions & Concepts

Questions Asked 5 times:

• Define: Data Visualization, Data Point, Infographics, Scale, Visualization,


Filtering, Axes
• Real-time applications and key factors of data visualization

Must Know:

• Definition of data visualization and its real-world applications


• Key factors: Control of Presentation, HTML5 rise, JavaScript processing
• Data points, scales, and infographics concepts

2. Canvas vs SVG Comparison

Questions Asked 4 times:

• Differentiate Canvas and SVG


• HTML vs SVG differences

Must Know:

• Canvas: Bitmap, pixel-based, good for complex graphics/games


• SVG: Vector-based, scalable, DOM manipulable, good for simple graphics

3. File Format Handling (CSV, JSON, XML)

Questions Asked 8 times:

• Read and display CSV, JSON, XML files


• Differentiate between file formats
• Code implementations for file reading

Must Know:

// CSV Reading with jQuery


$.get('data.csv', function(data) {
// Parse and display CSV data
});

// JSON Reading
$.getJSON('data.json', function(data) {
// Process JSON data
});

4. D3.js Fundamentals

Questions Asked 6 times:

• What is D3.js?
• Data joins, selections, and binding
• Various D3.js functions

Must Know:

// Basic D3 Selection
d3.select("body").selectAll("p")
.data(dataset)
.enter()
.append("p")
.text(function(d) { return d; });

// Data Joins: Enter, Update, Exit pattern

5. Google Charts API

Questions Asked 5 times:

• Implementation of Pie charts, Bar charts, Column charts


• Google API basics and usage

Must Know:

<script type="text/javascript" src="https://www.gstatic.com/charts/loader.js"></script>


<script>
google.charts.load('current', {'packages':['corechart']});
google.charts.setOnLoadCallback(drawChart);

function drawChart() {
var data = google.visualization.arrayToDataTable([
['Task', 'Hours per Day'],
['Work', 11], ['Eat', 2], ['Commute', 2], ['Sleep', 9]
]);
var chart = new google.visualization.PieChart(document.getElementById('piechart'));
chart.draw(data, options);
}
</script>

6. Interactive Buttons & Play Functionality

Questions Asked 6 times:

• Interactive buttons implementation


• Play button with start/stop functionality
• User interruption handling

Must Know:

// Play Button Implementation


var isPlaying = false;
var playInterval;

function playButton() {
if (!isPlaying) {
playInterval = setInterval(updateChart, 1000);
isPlaying = true;
} else {
clearInterval(playInterval);
isPlaying = false;
}
}

7. Information Dashboard Design

Questions Asked 7 times:

• Dashboard definition and design issues


• Wireframe creation for university/college
• Visual perception considerations

Must Know:

• Dashboard components: KPIs, charts, filters, navigation


• Design principles: clarity, consistency, hierarchy
• Common issues: clutter, poor navigation, slow loading
HIGH PRIORITY TOPICS (Appear in 3-4 papers)
8. Chart Types Explanation

Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Line Chart, Bubble Chart, Candlestick Charts

• Definitions and use cases


• When to use which chart type

9. Semantic Tables & Maximum Readability

• HTML semantic table structure


• CSS styling for readability
• Dynamic highlighting techniques

10. HTML5 Canvas Programming

• Canvas basics and syntax


• Linear/Radial gradients
• Animation implementation

MEDIUM PRIORITY TOPICS (Appear in 2-3 papers)


11. XML and DOM

• DOM definition and XML file reading


• XSLT and DTD concepts
• Asynchronous XML processing

12. Data Binding in D3.js

• Data binding concepts


• Use of text(), append(), selectAll()
• Chaining methods

13. Transactions & Chart Updates

• Transaction implementation in data visualization


• Chart update mechanisms
• Animation sequences
MUST-MEMORIZE CODE TEMPLATES
1. Basic HTML5 Canvas Chart

<canvas id="myCanvas" width="400" height="300"></canvas>


<script>
var canvas = document.getElementById('myCanvas');
var ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
// Draw bar chart
ctx.fillStyle = 'blue';
ctx.fillRect(50, 50, 100, 200);
</script>

2. D3.js Data Join Pattern

var circles = svg.selectAll("circle")


.data(dataset);

circles.enter()
.append("circle")
.attr("cx", function(d) { return d.x; })
.attr("cy", function(d) { return d.y; })
.attr("r", 5);

3. CSV Reading with Papa Parse

Papa.parse("data.csv", {
download: true,
header: true,
complete: function(results) {
console.log(results.data);
}
});

EXAM STRATEGY
3-Mark Questions (40 questions) - Focus on definitions

• Memorize exact definitions of D3.js, Canvas, SVG, Data Points, etc.


• Practice differentiating between concepts

4-Mark Questions (40 questions) - Focus on explanations

• Chart types explanations


• File reading implementations
• Interactive elements explanation

7-Mark Questions (45 questions) - Focus on coding


• Complete Google Charts implementation
• D3.js data binding with examples
• Dashboard design with wireframes
• Canvas/SVG programming

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS


1. Master Google Charts API - Appears in every paper
2. Know file format differences - CSV vs JSON vs XML
3. Understand D3.js basics - Selections, data joins, binding
4. Practice Canvas vs SVG - Most common differentiation question
5. Dashboard design principles - Always asked in 7-mark questions

QUICK REVISION CHECKLIST


• Data Visualization definition and applications
• Canvas vs SVG differences (4+ times asked)
• Google Charts: Pie, Bar, Column implementation
• D3.js: selections, data binding, joins
• File formats: CSV, JSON, XML reading codes
• Interactive buttons and play functionality
• Dashboard design issues and wireframes
• HTML5 Canvas basic programming
• Semantic tables and readability
• Chart types: Bar, Pie, Line, Bubble explanations

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