Question 2Now that you have considered the different types of dashboards, think about the impact that dashboards can have on a company:What is an example of a data source a company might use with a dashboard?How would a company benefit from a dashboard that uses this data?What industries or businesses might benefit from using dashboards more than others?

What is an example of a data source a company might use with a dashboard?How would a company benefit from a dashboard that uses this data?What industries or businesses might benefit from using dashboards more than others?Now, write 2-3 sentences (40-60 words) in response to each of these questions.

Which one of the following statements best describes the main purpose of a digital dashboard?1 pointTo display all your charts in one location.To provide a static data-findings report of your business data.To display the most important or relevant information in a single place.To analyse different types of data.2.Question 2According to the ‘Creating a Simple Dashboard using Excel’ video, what did subject matter experts advise when building dashboards?1 pointHaving as many visualizations as possible can help you clearly define your key points.Displaying too much information means your key points can get lost.Use numbers as much as possible to help focus users on your key points.Bright colors highlight key points.3.Question 3Which feature in Excel enables you to precisely control what information is displayed in a visualization such as a chart?1 pointSortingFiltersPivot TablesSparklines4.Question 4Which of the following tasks should you perform before creating a dashboard? (Select all that apply)1 pointFormat the data as a table firstRemove blank data rows Format the data as a CSV file firstCreate visualizations

You have been learning about data analytics dashboards, their benefits, and their challenges. As an analyst, it will be important to know when a dashboard is an appropriate tool—and when it might not be. In what circumstances do you envision dashboards will be helpful in your future career? How might they save you time? What are some considerations or pitfalls to keep in mind? Also consider why you would choose to start with basic dashboards for a core set of users versus implementing a full-feature dashboard design right from the start. Please submit 3-5 sentences (150-200 words) in response. Then, visit the discussion forum to read what other learners have written, and engage in at least three discussions about their posts.Participation is optional

What are some of the downsides to using dashboards? Select all that apply.1 pointThey take a long time to build.They provide a data snapshot.They can be inefficient.They can be overwhelming.

Question 3Finally, think about the person you had your data conversation with in the last activity. Based on the notes you took during that conversation:Which types of dashboards would you recommend for your conversation partner’s data needs?How would the dashboards you recommend help them better accomplish their goals?