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Panelists from the Washington Post information graphics department will discuss an overview of their workflow for creating data visualizations.
Census Bureau Panel: Washington Post Information Graphics Department
Nathan Yau of FlowingData.com discusses visualizing census data during a visit to the US Census Bureau.
Nathan Yau: Visualizing Census Data
One in a series, host Eric Newburger uses graphics, pictures and interesting stories to help answer the three questions of statistics.
Statistics in Schools - Answering the 3 Questions of Statistics
Teachers and school administrators talk about the value of statistics and how the Statistics in Schools program can help students prepare for their futures.
Statistics in Schools - In My Class
One in a series, this video takes a fun and zany look at the importance of statistics.
Statistics in Schools - Why Statistics?
Park East High School statistics teacher uses Census Bureau information in her classes to change the way her students think about math, numbers and life.
Stats In Action: Park East High School
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