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APDU Workshop Series: Making the Best of the 2020 Census

Significant changes at the Census Bureau including new privacy measures have the potential to make local data less accurate. These changes can be hard to parse for those not closely following Census Bureau activities.
APDU is holding this series of town hall events and trainings to educate state and local government data users about what these changes mean for the quality of the data that state and local governments rely on, and how to validate whether the data you’re getting from the decennial census is fit for use.

Fundamentals of Data Science and Visualization

A picture is worth a thousand words. Use data to state your case using easy-to-understand data visualization tools. Give your audience the freedom to adapt your data in new ways in interactive dashboards that answer immediate questions and uncovers new insights. Data visualization tools can help you communicate better both internally and with your partners.

Intermediate Data Visualization Techniques in Tableau

A picture is worth a thousand words. Use data to state your case using easy-to-understand data visualization tools. Give your audience the freedom to adapt your data in new ways in interactive dashboards that answer immediate questions and uncovers new insights. Data visualization tools can help you communicate better both internally and with your partners.

Advanced Data Visualization Techniques in Tableau

Tableau can help you accomplish your data visualization objectives, and we can show you how. In this course, you will not just build on your skills in making appropriate graphics: you will also incorporate complex calculations in ways that improve insights, make charts more relevant, and create the most impactful dashboard graphics.

Building the Case for Public Statistics

In uncertain times, we need evidence. Federal statistics are a vital source. Researchers, businesses, governments, and nonprofits rely on this data, and we need to do a better job of telling policymakers that investment in data is important. APDU is pleased to announce a workshop that will give stakeholders in federal statistics the tools they need to educate policymakers on the value of their data.

Telling Your Story Through Data Visualization

Translating and analyzing big data using charts, graphics, and images is becoming more and more necessary for decision-making. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce some basic concepts to help guide the selection of the right visualization to represent your data and to make those graphics impactful. You will also learn the mechanics of making the best graphics using two powerful and widely available software tools: Excel and Tableau.

Data Viz Made Simple

In two days, you can learn key concepts about data visualization, and take home a few easy tips using readily available software—Excel and Tableau. Join us and become a data viz expert!

2016 Annual Conference

At this year’s APDU annual conference, you have a unique opportunity to directly influence how federal statistics are gathered, produced, and shared. Learn from experts. Engage with leaders. Collaborate with peers to make a difference. Join us on September 13-14 in Alexandria, VA.

2015 Annual Conference

The Association of Public Data Users is proud to announce the dates and location for the 2015 Annual Conference. The event will be held September 1-2, 2015 at the DoubleTree by Hilton – Crystal City. More details to come.