Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization Series

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and the Center for Family and Demographic Research are excited to host the Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization Series this academic year. These sessions have been designed for BGSU faculty, staff, and graduate students who are interested in learning about the tools and platforms available to use for data analysis and strategies and best practices for data visualization.

To learn more about upcoming sessions in this series, please see the listings below. Listings are in chronological order by date of the workshop.

Advance registration is required for all events. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. Please register for an event by clicking on the registration link below.

To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the workshop either on the registration form or by contacting Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.

Spring 2025 Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization CFE Session Registration Form

Best Practices in Data Visualization

Facilitator: Krista K. Westrick-Payne, PhD, Assistant Director, National Center for Family & Marriage Research

Join this fourth session in the Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization Series facilitated by the Center for Family and Demographic Research to learn how to master data visualization! Learn the art and science behind creating impactful visualizations, blending neuroscience and psychology insights. Discover design elements, explore the basic principles for accessibility, and learn how to tailor your visual communication to your audience. Elevate your data presentation skills and unlock the potential of your data in this illuminating session!

In this session, you will learn how to:

Explain the neuroscience and psychology behind data visualization.
Identify different types of design elements used in data visualization.
Apply basic design principles to create accessible visualizations for diverse audiences.
Communicate your data visually with your specific audience in mind.

Date & Time:

Mon, February 24, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Location:

Zoom

Session Type:

Demonstration

Session Category:

Scholarship

Implementing Data Visualization Techniques

Facilitator: Krista K. Westrick-Payne, PhD, Assistant Director, National Center for Family & Marriage Research

Join the final session in the Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization Series facilitated by the Center for Family and Demographic Research. Learn how to merge art and science to create impactful visualizations. Discover the different types of visualizations you can create, some basic dos and don’ts (with examples), as well as different programs in which to create visualizations. Learn how to use data to tell a story with charts and figures in this informing session!

In this session, you will:

Identify different types of charts and figures and when to use them.
Integrate basic design principles in creating charts in Excel.
Explore other programs and platforms available for visualizing data.

Please note: Many of the examples provided during the session will be in Excel so having a basic understanding of the program will be useful.