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Data Visualization & Communication Exercise

By: Srikant M. Datar and Caitlin N. Bowler
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:8
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Abstract

This exercise uses the 1986 Challenger shuttle disaster to explore the relationship between data visualization, effective communication, and decision-making. Students review and analyze excerpts from the 13 charts engineers presented to NASA executives the night before the launch about past launch temperatures and mechanical failures. They then suggest and draft modifications for more effectively presenting the data and communicating a recommendation.

Keywords

Visualization; Data; Analytics and Data Science; Communication; Performance Effectiveness; Decision Making; Analysis

Citation

Datar, Srikant M., and Caitlin N. Bowler. "Data Visualization & Communication Exercise." Harvard Business School Exercise 118-107, May 2018.
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