Visual presentation techniques

Description

The visual representation and interaction techniques, such as histograms, scatter plots, surface plots, tree maps and parallel coordinate plots, that can be used to present abstract numerical and non-numerical data, in order to reinforce the human understanding of this information.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 6 occupations
  • Optional in 27 occupations
  • Total: 33 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Data scientist
    Data scientists find and interpret rich data sources, manage large amounts of data, merge data sources, ensure consistency of data-sets, and create visualisations to aid in underst…
  • Market research analyst
    Market research analysts collect the information gathered in the market research and study it to draw conclusions. They define the potential customers of a product, the target grou…
  • Technical communicator
    Technical communicators prepare clear, concise, and professional communication from product developers to users of the products, such as online help, user manuals, white papers, sp…
  • ICT consultant
    ICT consultants provide advice on how to optimise the use of existing tools and systems, make recommendations for the development and implementation of a business project or techno…
  • Data analyst
    Data analysts import, inspect, clean, transform, validate, model, or interpret collections of data with regard to the business goals of the company. They ensure that the data sourc…
  • Chief data officer
    Chief data officers manage companies' enterprise-wide data administration and data mining functions. They ensure data are used as a strategic business asset at the executive level …

Optional for

  • Marine engineering technician
    Marine engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help marine engineers with the design, development, manufacturing, and testing processes, installation, and maintena…
  • ICT test analyst
    ICT test analysts evaluate computer hardware and software in the development phase to ensure that the system or product meets specific technical requirements. ICT test analysts ide…
  • Field survey manager
    Field survey managers organise and supervise investigations and surveys on the request of a sponsor. They monitor their implementation according to production requirements and lead…
  • Renewable energy engineer
    Renewable energy engineers research alternative sources of energy in order to design systems for renewable energy production. They strive to optimise energy production from renewab…
  • Marine electronics technician
    Marine electronics technicians lay out, install and repair electronic systems and equipment in vessels. They assemble electronic components and wiring according to blueprints …
  • Energy systems engineer
    Energy systems engineers supervise the energy conversion and distribution processes. They analyse the energy supply and consumption efficiency developing new ways to improve the ex…
  • Cadastral technician
    Cadastral technicians design and create maps and blueprints, converting new measurement results into the real estate cadastre of a community. They define and indicate the property …
  • Marine engineering drafter
    Marine engineering drafters convert the marine engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and assembling methods…
  • Solar energy engineer
    Solar energy engineers design systems which generate electrical energy from sunlight, such as photovoltaic systems. They design and construct systems which optimise the energy outp…
  • ICT business analysis manager
    ICT business analysis managers identify areas where information system changes are needed to support business plans and monitor the impact in terms of change management. They contr…
  • Big data archive librarian
    Big data archive librarians classify, catalogue and maintain libraries of digital media. They also evaluate and comply with metadata standards for digital content and update obsole…
  • Electromechanical engineering technician
    Electromechanical engineering technicians collaborate with electromechanical engineers in the development of electromechanical equipment. Electromechanical engineering technicians …
  • ICT business development manager
    ICT business development managers increase business opportunities for the organisation and develop strategies that will enhance the smooth running of the organisation, product deve…
  • Electric power generation engineer
    Electric power generation engineers design and develop systems that generate electrical power and develop strategies for the improvement of existing electricity generation systems.…
  • Naval architect
    Naval architects design, build, maintain and repair all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines. They analyse floating structures and take variou…
  • Maintenance and repair engineer
    A Maintenance and Repair Engineer is responsible for ensuring that machinery, equipment, and systems operate reliably and efficiently by performing regular maintenance, troubleshoo…
  • Data quality specialist
    Data quality specialists review organisation's data for accuracy, recommend enhancements to record systems and data acquisition processes and assess referential and historical inte…
  • Solar energy technician
    Solar energy technicians install and maintain systems that collect solar energy. They prepare the necessary fixtures, often on roofs, install solar panels, and plug them into an el…
  • Electromechanical engineer
    An electromechanical engineer is a professional who specializes in the interdisciplinary field that combines electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Electromechanical en…
  • Market research interviewer
    Market research interviewers strive to collect information on the perceptions, opinions, and preferences of customers in relation to commercial products or services. They use inter…
  • Hydropower technician
    Hydropower technicians install and maintain systems in hydropower plants. They perform inspections, analyse problems and carry out repairs. They ensure the turbines operate in comp…
  • Knowledge engineer
    Knowledge engineers integrate structured knowledge into computer systems (knowledge bases) in order to solve complex problems normally requiring a high level of human expertise or …
  • Survey enumerator
    Survey enumerators perform interviews and fill in forms in order to collect the data provided by interviewees. They can collect information by phone, mail, personal visits or on th…
  • Power distribution engineer
    Power distribution engineers design and operate facilities that distribute power from the distribution facility to the consumers. They research methods for optimising power distrib…
  • Digital media designer
    Digital media designers create and edit graphics, animations, sound, text and video to assist in the creation of integrated multimedia products. They may perform activities related…
  • User experience analyst
    User experience analysts assess client interaction and experience and analyse users' behaviours, attitudes, and emotions about the usage of a particular product, system or service.…
  • ICT business analyst
    ICT business analysts are in charge of analysing and designing an organisation's processes and systems, assessing the business model and its integration with technology. They also …

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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