VCE Spreadsheets, SQL & Visualisation Crossword: Purposes and types of data visualisations and Visualisation components and design conventions (Modules 71–86)
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Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 4. A visualisation that uses humour, bold design or surprising facts to hold attention so the audience enjoys it, for example through playful graphics and fun facts. Word 1 of: ____________ visualisation (12)
- 5. Using the same colours, fonts, alignment and spacing on every part of a dashboard or poster series so it looks unified and is easy to read. Word 1 of: __________ design (10)
- 6. The reason a visualisation is made and who will view it. Together they decide the content, level of detail, tone and style, so the same data can look different for different audiences. Word 3 of: _______ and ________ (8)
- 7. A single screen that combines charts, tables and key figures so a viewer can monitor data at a glance, such as sales or attendance. (9)
- 9. A visualisation that shows facts and findings clearly and neutrally, with key numbers up front, so the audience can see what the data says and decide for themselves. Word 1 of: _________ visualisation (9)
- 10. Word 1 of the term in 6 Across: _______ and ________ (7)
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- 1. Using only two or three fonts, with size and weight showing importance from title to heading to body to caption, so a visualisation is easy to read. Word 2 of: font _________ (9)
- 2. A tall, single-page visualisation that tells one story from start to finish as you scroll down through headed sections of text, graphics and charts. Word 3 of: long-form ___________ (11)
- 3. A visualisation that selects and emphasises data to move an audience towards a viewpoint or action, using a call to action and design emphasis, while using data ethically. Word 1 of: __________ visualisation (10)
- 8. Titles, headings, captions and key figures (text) plus shapes, pictures and icons (______) that frame and explain the data so viewers know what it shows and what matters. Word 3 of: Text and ________ (8)
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4ENTERTAINING — A visualisation that uses humour, bold design or surprising facts to hold attention so the audience enjoys it, for example through playful graphics and fun facts. Word 1 of: ____________ visualisation
5CONSISTENT — Using the same colours, fonts, alignment and spacing on every part of a dashboard or poster series so it looks unified and is easy to read. Word 1 of: __________ design
6AUDIENCE — The reason a visualisation is made and who will view it. Together they decide the content, level of detail, tone and style, so the same data can look different for different audiences. Word 3 of: _______ and ________
7DASHBOARD — A single screen that combines charts, tables and key figures so a viewer can monitor data at a glance, such as sales or attendance.
9INFORMING — A visualisation that shows facts and findings clearly and neutrally, with key numbers up front, so the audience can see what the data says and decide for themselves. Word 1 of: _________ visualisation
10PURPOSE — Word 1 of the term in 6 Across: _______ and ________
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1HIERARCHY — Using only two or three fonts, with size and weight showing importance from title to heading to body to caption, so a visualisation is easy to read. Word 2 of: font _________
2INFOGRAPHIC — A tall, single-page visualisation that tells one story from start to finish as you scroll down through headed sections of text, graphics and charts. Word 3 of: long-form ___________
3PERSUADING — A visualisation that selects and emphasises data to move an audience towards a viewpoint or action, using a call to action and design emphasis, while using data ethically. Word 1 of: __________ visualisation
8GRAPHICS — Titles, headings, captions and key figures (text) plus shapes, pictures and icons (______) that frame and explain the data so viewers know what it shows and what matters. Word 3 of: Text and ________