Based upon which character from "The Office" you are, find out which data viz book you should read.

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Quiz Questions

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Pick a chart.
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  Bar Chart
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  Pie Chart
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  Scatterplot
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  Radar Chart
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  Word Cloud
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  Heat Map
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  Sankey Diagram
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  Org Chart
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  Stream Graph
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From 1-10, rank your data viz expertise...
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  1-4 — I’m starting with a blank slate. I know little to nothing about data visualization.
- B.
  5-7 — I’ve got a clear understanding of data visualization, but choosing the right chart types and using them effectively is something that I need to learn.
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  8-10 — I’ve got professional-level knowledge and skills. Friends and family come to me for input on how they should design their charts and dashboards. From bar charts to Dorling cartograms, I know it all.
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Which data viz pioneer do you most admire?
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  Florence Nightingale
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  W.E.B. Du Bois
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  Charles Joseph Minard
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  John Snow
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  William Playfair
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  Joseph Priestley
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  Christoph Scheiner
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  Willard Cope Brinton
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  John Ogilby
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Pick a color palette.
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  Answer A
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  Answer B
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  Answer C
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  Answer D
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  Answer E
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  Answer F
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  Answer G
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  Answer H
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  Answer I
5.
Have you ever considered getting feedback from a data visualization expert?
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  Nope — I don't always trust others' judgment.
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  I've given it some thought but have yet to take the plunge.
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  Yes, I've sought out feedback in the past. It was a helpful experience, and I'd give it another go.
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  Yes — but it wasn't my cup of tea. Maybe if I found the right expert I'd give it another shot.
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What design tool do you prefer?
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  Tableau
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  Power BI
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  Datawrapper
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  Excel
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  Google Charts
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  RAWgraphs
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  Plotly
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  D3.js
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  Python
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Which emoji best sums up how you feel about this dashboard?
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  🥵 — This dashboard is a bit of a hot mess. There's so much clutter, and too much color used. Looking at this dashboard makes my head hurt.
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  🤔 — So-so. It's fun to explore, but it could definitely use a little cleaning up. Toning down the use of color could make a big difference.
- C.
  🥰 — I'm in love with this dashboard! Sign me up right away for this dashboard building workshop. Couldn't imagine it being much better.
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Which kind of data viz learning experience lights you up?
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  A mega conference with thousands in attendance
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  An in-person workshop with less than 100 people
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  A live Zoom classroom with less than 30 students
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  A pre-recorded course where I can learn at my own pace
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  Free YouTube video tutorials
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  One-on-one tutoring with an expert
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  Independent study with my choice of resources
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  Certification training
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  Books
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Pick a place to work from virtually.
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  A remote island
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  High up in the mountains
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  In the city
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  Europe
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  Beach
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  A home office
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  The Office
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  A yacht
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  A farm

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You are most like Dwight Schrute
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You are ambitious, determined, and sometimes misunderstood as being cutthroat, but you are loyal. You love to learn about history and technology. Here is the list of data visualization books you have chosen to read:1. Info We Trust by R.J. Andrews. You have a passion to study European history since the Schrute family is proudly descended from Germanic peoples. This book's theme is even based on the Old High German word "trost" (fidelity). This seemingly magical adventure book is the perfect place to start your data viz journey.2. How Charts Lie by Alberto Cairo. Interpreting charts correctly can be tricky. This is the perfect book to help you detect when a chart is lying or ... better yet, help you publicly challenge and even embarrass a co-worker when they present a deceptive visual during a meeting.3. Avoiding Data Pitfalls by Ben Jones. You want nothing to get in your way on your climb to the top. This book will help you avoid any potential blunders in your data analysis.4. The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward R. Tufte. This is the original classic book on statistical charts and graphs. This book will give you the foundation you need to understand basic concepts as well as how to detect graphical deception.5. Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon. Although not a data visualization book, this book will help you get ahead. Since nothing is completely original anyway, why not learn how to steal ideas from others?6. Killer Visual Strategies by Amy Balliett. The title says it all. This book includes a 6-step process for creating data visualizations that are powerful. Really powerful.
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You are most like Michael Scott
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You consider yourself knowledgeable and like to be in the driver's seat when it comes to decision-making in an organization. You don't have time to read every book on a subject, so you pick and choose the books that hit the high points and will help you learn the general principles quickly.Here is the list of data visualization books you have chosen to read:1. Data Visualization: A Handbook for Data Driven Design by Andy Kirk. This book will give you the start you need to learn about chart types, as well as the vocabulary and jargon used in the data viz world.2. Better Data Visualizations by Jon Schwabish. This practical book will provide you with everything you need to know from Anscombe's Quartet to various chart types to designing and even redesigning your visuals.3. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. This is the must-read book everyone in The Office is talking about! It teaches an easy and practical way to communicate data. 4. The Functional Art by Alberto Cairo. It's important to practice a little name-dropping when you want to stay in the corporate driver's seat. Not only is this book a masterpiece at clearly introducing data visualization, but it's written by a world-renowned data visualization expert with a cool-sounding name.5. Data Points by Nathan Yau. Another popular book that was written by another legend in the data visualization field. Jan and I will make sure this book will be on display (coffee table) at my next dinner party.
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You are most like Jim Halpert
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You consider yourself intelligent, mild-mannered, and someone who likes to have fun. You are a busy family man and don't have time to read much outside of The Office, so you want to read books that cover the main points and stay on topic. Here is the list of data visualization books you have chosen to read:1. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. This book is the go-to book to learning the fundamentals of data visualization. It's easy to read and will have you telling effective data stories in no time.2. Storytelling with Data: Let's Practice by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. After you read and master the practice exercises in this book, you and Pam can host workshops to teach others how to become powerful data storytellers.3. Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design Design by Andy Kirk. This book will help you get on the fast track to quickly understanding the multidisciplinary field of data visualization. 4. The Big Book of Dashboards by Steve Wexler, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Andy Cotgreave. This book comes with a ton of dashboard examples that will make dashboard-building less time-consuming.5. The Big Picture by Steve Wexler. This new book looks like just what you need to understand and use data visualization to make better decisions faster.
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You are most like Pam Beesly
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You are shy but you are growing in your assertiveness and confidence. You have artistic talent that you want to develop, but it's hard to find the time to do so with your busy family schedule. You want to read books that teach you how to design for impact and tell compelling data stories that will make a positive change in the world.Here is the list of data visualization books you have chosen to read:1. Data Story by Nancy Duarte. This book beautifully illustrates the power of story and how to transform numbers into narratives. 2. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. You can quickly learn how to communicate data clearly and concisely with this groundbreaking data storytelling book.3. Storytelling with Data: Let's Practice by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. This book is a great starter kit for you to plan a data storytelling workshop for everyone at The Office.4. Data Sketches by Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Yu. This beautifully illustrated book will inspire you as you learn about the deeply creative process behind some of the most popular modern interactive data visualizations by two top data visualization designers.5. Dear Data by Giorgia Lupi and Stefanie Posavec. This book reads like a charming work of fiction and will inspire you with all of the hand-drawn illustrations collected over a year between two friends.
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You are most like Andy Bernard
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You are a bit insecure, self-centered, and sometimes arrogant, but you want others to like you. You are a graduate of Cornell University, so you like to show off your intelligence and talent. Here is the list of data visualization books you have chosen to read:1. Visualization Analysis and Design by Tamara Munzner. This book is known as THE university textbook on data visualization. It's calling your name. It's what a Cornell graduate would choose.2. The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward Tufte. This book is a classic. You like reading the classics.3. Now You See It by Stephen Few. A well-known book by a well-known expert. Enough said. Add it to the list.4. Better Data Visualizations by Jonathan Schwabish. It's a book written for scholars. Sounds perfect for you, Scholar!5. DataStory by Nancy Duarte. This book will help you prepare and present a compelling data story to your co-workers. It could be the key to you getting ready for your next great performance.
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You are most like Creed Bratton
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You are untrustworthy, dishonest, and will do anything to make a quick buck. You don't have many friends.Here is the list of data visualization books you have chosen to read:1. How Charts Lie by Alberto Cairo. The title of this book obviously appeals to you.2. Avoiding Data Pitfalls by Ben Jones. You never like to get caught so this book could help you avoid (or cover up) data pitfalls.3. Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon. This book is calling your name. Steal from others? It's your life's mantra.4. Killer Visual Strategies by Amy Balliett. The title appeals to you. The book seems like it will get you on the fast track to what you need to know and do.5. Good Charts by Scott Berinato. This book promises to show you how to make smarter, more persuasive data visualizations and has a lot of good examples you can copy/follow.
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You are most like Kelly Kapoor
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You are chatty, fast-talking, dramatic, and sometimes you gossip, but your ambition and assertiveness have helped you get ahead professionally. You want to read books that teach you how to become the best data storyteller in the business.Here is the list of data visualization books you have chosen to read:1. The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward R. Tufte. This is the original classic book on statistical charts and graphs. This book will give you the foundation you need to understand the basic concepts of data visualization.2. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. You can quickly learn how to communicate data clearly and concisely with this popular data storytelling book.3. Storytelling with Data: Let's Practice by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. This book is a great starter kit for you to plan a data storytelling workshop to impress everyone at corporate headquarters.4. The Big Picture by Steve Wexler. You need to help corporate use data visualization to make better decisions faster. This book should get you there and fast before anyone else.5. DataStory by Nancy Duarte. This book will help you prepare and present a compelling data story to corporate. It could be the key to getting your next big promotion.
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You are most like Stanley Hudson
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You are intelligent but bored with your job and resent having to spend so much time at The Office. You are disgusted with your co-workers and their lack of productivity. You are looking forward to retirement and not having to spend each working day at The Office. Here is the list of data visualization books you have chosen to read:1. Visualization Analysis and Design by Tamara Munzner. This book appeals to your intellect. You are probably the only employee in The Office who can read it and actually understand it.2. The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward Tufte. This classic seems like a worthwhile read. 3. Information Visualization by Colin Ware. This book covers both the art and science of data visualization by a data visualization expert.4. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. Since everyone else is reading this book, it's important that you stay informed, so add it to your list and be ready to explain its main message to your co-workers who won't understand it--because they rarely understand anything.5. The Big Picture by Steve Wexler. Sometimes it's important that someone in the room understands the big picture. You are usually that person who brings clarity to the situation when no one else can. This book will help you perform well in your leadership role.
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You are most like Angela Martin
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You are mostly tense, judgmental, have no time for humor, and show contempt for most of your co-workers. On the other hand, you are also intelligent, organized, and everyone knows that you get your work done.Here is the list of data visualization books you have chosen to read:1. Visualization Analysis and Design by Tamara Munzner. This book appeals to your intellect. You will make flashcards to memorize the vocabulary learned from the book and then test others to see if they have done their homework. Most likely they have not.2. The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward Tufte. This classic seems like a worthwhile read for someone as classy as you.3. Data Story by Nancy Duarte. Pam is reading this book. You want to stay on top of all of the latest data storytelling strategies so you must read it too.4. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. Everyone is reading this book. You need to know why.5. Storytelling with Data: Let's Practice by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. This book will provide an opportunity for you to take charge of teaching others in The Office how to communicate a data story the right way. They are doing it all wrong and have been for years.
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You are most like Erin Hannon
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You are happy and excited about life. Even though you are young, innocent, and a bit naive at times, your personality is a refreshing contrast to that of some of your more crusty co-workers.You love your job and have demonstrated that you have artistic talent that you would like to develop.Here is the list of data visualization books you have chosen to read:1. Data Story by Nancy Duarte. This book is an easy read and will get you excited about all you can do telling data stories. 2. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. You can quickly learn how to communicate data clearly and concisely with this data storytelling book.3. Observe, Collect, Draw! by Giorgia Lupi and Stefanie Posavec.This is a book you can work on with a friend. The two of you can collect data and visualize it together!4. Data Sketches by Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Yu. This beautifully illustrated book will spark your creativity.5. Dear Data Postcard Kit by Giorgia Lupi and Stefanie Posavec. This is a postcard kit--a DIY way to write postcards to get to know someone. Maybe you could correspond with a long-lost sister or brother from your birth family?
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You are most like Ryan Howard
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You know good design when you see it. You consider yourself an intellectual. You are competitive and take pride in staying on top of trends.Here is the list of data visualization books you have chosen to read:1. Data Visualization: A Handbook for Data Driven Design by Andy Kirk. This book will give you the start you need to learn about chart types and what to look for in good design.2. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic. This is the must-read book everyone in The Office is talking about! It teaches an easy and practical way to communicate data. 3. Info We Trust by R.J. Andrews. It's a combination of the history of data visualization and LOTR. It sounds like the perfect book for young brilliant you.4. The Big Picture by Steve Wexler. It's the newest book out there. You've got to get it to stay up on trends.5. Innovative Tableau by Ryan Sleeper. It's got the word innovative in the title and it teaches you how to do amazing things using a trendy tool--Tableau. And it's written by a guy with the first name Ryan. What more could you ask for?

Based upon which character from "The Office" you are, find out which data viz book you should read.

Finding there are just too many good data viz books out there to choose from and wanting to know which ones you should read first? Let's see which character from "The Office" you are most like and then find out which books your character chose to read.

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