Exercises

In teams of 2, select one of the following 10 datasets to use. Your task is to:

  1. Get a basic understanding of the data set: use the internet, make summary statistics, etc.
  2. Explore the data and think about some questions you might want to answer through visual representation of the data
  3. Choose an audience that you will create a visualization and a report for: government officials, a private sector partner, your PIs, a classroom of college students, etc.
  4. Choose what tools you will choose to produce the visualization (Raw, Tableau, R, STATA, etc.)
  5. Get to work and produce an interesting graphic that (i) clearly highlights what you are investigating (in terms of variables, measures, dimensions, etc.) (ii) is easily digestible and (iii) is supported by a description substantiating your findings (even if there are none)
  6. Email us your final visualization (PNG / URL). We will put each of these visualizations up, and you will get to quickly explain your intent and findings (if any).

Datasets

NoLinkTitleDescription
1https://data.gov.in/catalog/basic-habitation-informationBasic Habitation Information As On 1st April 2012The data refers to the list of habitations, its population in different caste category (SC, ST and GENERAL) and status of availability of potable drinking water (Covered or Partially covered) all over India.
2https://data.gov.in/catalog/human-development-index-and-its-components-statesHuman Development Index and its Components by States, 1999-00 and 2007-08The standard of living and command over resources, as reflected in the monthly per capita expenditure adjusted for inflation and inequality. By state
3https://data.gov.in/catalog/out-school-children-6-17-yearsOut of school children (6 to 17 years), by major religious communities, 2007-08Children out of school are the number of primary-school-age children not enrolled in primary or secondary school. The data desaggregated by social groups (Scheduled caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class) and major religious communities (Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian).
4https://data.gov.in/catalog/indian-railways-train-time-table-0Indian Railways Time Table for trains available for reservation as on 03.08.2015Get data of Indian railways Time Table. It contains train wise departure and arrival times at various stations. It also provides information of the route, distance covered , source station and destination station etc..
5https://data.gov.in/catalog/time-taken-completing-roads-based-sample-surveyTime Taken For Completing The Roads - Based on Sample Survey 2010The data refers to information on Time taken for completing the Roads (as Percentage of Total Roads taken in each Sample State). It provides state-wise and scheme-wise details for number of roads in the sample, Percentage Unfinished, Percentage of Time Taken for Completion (1-9 Months, 9-12 Months, 12-18 Months, beyond 18 Months). The outcome is based on the sample survey undertaken by Programme Evaluation Organisation (PEO), Planning commission which covered 14 districts, 27 blocks, 138 roads, 138 habitations and 1380 beneficiary households spread over 7 states of India for 'Evaluation Study on Rural Roads component of Bharat Nirman, 2010'. The reference period for the study was 2005-06 to 2006-07.
6https://data.gov.in/catalog/issuance-visa-various-foreign-nationals-against-various-categories-visasIssuance of VISA to Various Foreign Nationals against Various Categories of VISAsThe data refers to issuance of VISAs to various foreign nationals against various Visa Types. Such VISA categories are Diplomatic, Employment, Tourist, Business, Conference, Entry, Medical, Missionary, Pilgrimage, Research, Transit, Student, Project etc.. Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Training (IVFRT) is one of the central MMPs in the National eGovernance Plan (NeGP) which is conceptualized with an aim to enhance the experience of in-bound and out-bound travellers from and to India by looking into the aspects of Passport, Visa, Immigration, Foreigners Registration and Tracking.
7https://data.gov.in/resources/total-number-registered-motor-vehicles-india-during-1951-2012Total Number of Registered Motor Vehicles in IndiaThe data refers to Total Number of Registered Motor Vehicles in India. Registered vehicles have been categorized as Two Wheelers,Cars,Jeeps and Taxis,Buses,Goods Vehicles and Others.
8https://data.gov.in/catalog/tourism-statistics-indiaTourism Statistics of IndiaForeign tourist arrivals refer to the number of arrivals of tourists/visitors. An individual who makes multiple trips to the country is counted each time as a new arrival. Foreign Exchange Earnings from tourism are the receipts of the country as a result of consumption expenditure, i.e. payments made for goods and services acquired, by foreign visitors in the economy out of the foreign currency brought by them. The number of Domestic Tourist Visits to different States and Union Territories (UTs) are being compiled based on the information received from them.
9https://data.gov.in/resources/power-supply-position-september-2015-0Power Supply PositionPower supply position report prepared by Grid Operation & Distribution wing of CEA provides information about the monthly demand and availability of power / energy at various states of India.
10https://data.gov.in/catalog/india-macro-economic-indicators-summary-tableSummary Table of Macro-economic Indicators of IndiaSummary Table of Macro-economic Indicators of India as on March 2013