Visualising data | Assessment and project plan | 4 weeks

Project
Visualising the currents of change in Maji Ndogo
In this part of our journey, the waters of Maji Ndogo continue to narrate their tales, but this time through the lens of PowerBI. As we step into the realm
of visual storytelling, the data collected unfolds in colours and shapes, painting the picture of gender disparities and the ripple effects it has within the
community. Our task is to mould this data into compelling visuals that not only narrate the current scenario but also advocate for balanced participation
in water collection.

As we traverse through the weeks, the narrative evolves. From unveiling gender dynamics at communal water points to sculpting relational data
models, each week propels us into a deeper understanding of the power that visuals hold in driving change. We will use PowerBI to orchestrate
insightful visuals that intentionally communicate ideas.

The challenges will demand a blend of creativity, analytical insight, and a keen eye for detail. As the guidance lessens, we are propelled to not only
interpret data but also to narrate a story that resonates with the community and stakeholders alike. By the end of this voyage, we won't just be adept
at creating engaging visuals and dashboards, but we'll hold a lantern of knowledge illuminating the path of how data visualisation is pivotal in
decision-making and fostering transparency.

Assessments
This module includes four summative assessments related to the integrated project Visualising the currents of change in Maji Ndogo.

Each week there will be an MCQ assessment based on the work completed that week. The MCQ tests will require you to report key metrics from your
visualisations, interpret trends and insights, and modify your visualisations to answer questions about subsets of data.

The datasets you’ll need to complete the integrated project and compulsory MCQs can be downloaded from the Download Additional Files button on
the integrated project slides on Athena.
Week Content name Context Learning objectives and outcomes

Integrated project overview

This slide deck introduces the format of the integrated

Integrated project: Starting the
project in Visualising data. We set out some goals to achieve
journey [Slides]
at the end of the project and outline how to reach them.

1 Part 1 – Visualising Maji Ndogo’s past

In this first part of the integrated project, we are introduced

to updated data concerning the gender composition of ● Create and analyse line, scatter, and
queues at shared water taps in Maji Ndogo, and some new composition plots in PowerBI.
crime-related data. ● Show the ability to create custom
Integrated project: Visualising maps using Shape maps in PowerBI.
Maji Ndogo’s past (Part 1) We will create basic visuals, gradually diving into
[Slides] crime-related data, and some gender parity data related to ● Demonstrate the ability to filter and
water, illustrating the correlation between women queueing slice data in a visual.
and being victims of crime. The primary goal is to visualise
the national survey data results, with the aim of reporting it ● Demonstrate an understanding of how
in the future. filters interact on a Power BI page.

This MCQ will test your understanding of basic visuals, and ● Demonstrate an ability to interpret
interpreting them in PowerBI. meaning from visuals.

Integrated project: Number of questions: 10

Maji Ndogo part 1 [MCQ]
Revise the following lessons:
● An introduction to dashboards and reports
● Creating visuals in PowerBI
2 Part 2 – Moulding data into visual stories in Maji Ndogo

In this second part of the integrated project, we focus on

data models. We’ll import tables separately, clean data, and ● Demonstrate the ability to transform
Integrated project: Moulding set up a working relational data model in PowerBI. We will data to clean and restructure.
data into visual stories in Maji also recreate our visuals with the new data model, and see
● Demonstrate how to use colours,
Ndogo (Part 2) [Slides] how the new model affected our visuals. Our goal is to refine
themes, fonts, and layouts to format
the visuals, customising text, colours, and fonts to make the
visuals.
visuals clear and simple.
● Show an ability to use conditional
This MCQ will test your understanding of data models, and formatting to customise visuals.
refine the visuals.
● Demonstrate a comprehensive
Number of questions: 10 understanding of data models in
Integrated project:
PowerBI.
Maji Ndogo part 2 [MCQ] Revise the following lessons:
● Formatting visuals in Power BI ● Demonstrate an ability to use
● Data models in Power BI cardinality and directionality to
● Data transformations in Power BI troubleshoot relationships.

3 Part 3 – Communicating our findings in Maji Ndogo

In this third part of the integrated project, we finalise our

national survey report. We will use DAX to create measures ● Demonstrate a comprehensive
Integrated project: understanding of DAX data types,
and columns to enrich our data to ensure accurate and
Communicating our findings in operators, variables, and functions in
useful data representation on the dashboard. We put
Maji Ndogo (Part 3) [Slides] PowerBI.
together all we have learned in the module to create the
survey report.
● Demonstrate the ability to use DAX to
This MCQ will test your understanding of visual create calculated columns and DAX
Integrated project:
communication using all of the tools now at our disposal. functions to aggregate, count, and
Maji Ndogo part 3 [MCQ]
 Number of questions: 10 transform data.

Revise the following lessons: ● Demonstrate the ability to create and

● Communicating our findings use various types of measures.
● Design for impactful communication
● Calculated columns with DAX ● Demonstrate the ability to create
● DAX aggregations reports, including the use of filters,
● Building reports and dashboards slicers, and cross-visual interactions.

4 Part 4 – Transparency in tracking Maji Ndogo's water funds

In this final part of the project, we use all the skills acquired
in the course to build a public dashboard. Our mission is to ● Demonstrate a comprehensive
Integrated project: communicate with transparency: Where did the money go? understanding of data
Transparency in tracking Maji We will track the total budget against project completion, transformations, control flow, and
Ndogo's water funds (Part 4) monitor teams' performance, and compare budgeted versus data models.
[Slides] actual costs to flag potential corruption, promoting ● Demonstrate the ability to use DAX
transparency and accountability in addressing Maji Ndogo’s to create calculated columns and
water crisis. DAX functions to aggregate, count,
and transform.
This MCQ will test your understanding of data modelling,
● Demonstrate the ability to create
data transformation, cleanup, data visualisation and finally,
intuitive, impactful, and interactive
Integrated project: putting it all together to create a dashboard.
reports, including the use of various
Maji Ndogo part 4 [MCQ] types of visualisations, filters,
Number of questions: 10
slicers, cross-visual interactions,
Revise all lessons in this module. and good design principles.