Rachel Henry

Average calclated GPS times to get from place to place.

I use this metric for performance every time I drive in order to see how long it would take to get somewhere. This helps because I can then plan around. It is specific and measurable because it gives not only an estimated time but directions and how many miles it will take. It is…[Read more]

I do not work with excel much using databases, I usually use it to make a form or a quick spreadsheet. I think one of the most important mistakes not to make is number 3, start working on your data without doing a full back up first. I can recall even in in class exercises students were having trouble with excel and it freezes, technology can not…[Read more]

The 8 Core principles on data visualization are Simplify, Attend, Compare, Explore, View Diversely, Ask Why, Be Skeptical, and Respond. I think the most important one is to Ask Why? There is so much data in the world today and not all data is accurate to it is important that you are getting a good understanding of the visualization.