Building tension

Data Storytelling Concepts

Joe Franklin

Senior Curriculum Manager, DataCamp

Keywords

 

• Specific memorable words or phrases
• Key words create a buzz that is passed from person to person
• Subtle and deliberate use is advised

Inductive reasoning vs. deductive reasoning

 

• Inductive reasoning is the process of making predictions based on evidence.
• Inductive reasoning leads to a new theory.
• Deductive reasoning seeks to test an existing theory.
• Inductive reasoning moves from specific observations to broad generalizations, and deductive reasoning is the other way around.

 

Introducing observations via inductive reasoning

 

• Inductive reasoning makes predictions based on evidence
• Use words like "maybe" or "probably"
• Share your research process

 

Be methodical, not cheesy

 

• Calm, even tones
• Cool professional demeanor
• Your audience is fundamentally on your side

Let's practice!

Data Storytelling Concepts