Data Science ยท Chapter 38 of 43
Data Storytelling
A great data scientist is a great STORYTELLER. Frame the question, show the evidence, explain the impact.
One clear chart beats a wall of numbers every time.
Example 1 (python)
# Structure: Setup โ Conflict โ Resolution
# Setup: What did we want to know?
# Conflict: What did we find?
# Resolution: What should we do?Narrative arc.
Example 2 (python)
# Visual rule: one chart, one insightKeep each visualisation focused.
Key points
- Frame the question clearly.
- Show one insight per chart.
- Explain WHY, not only WHAT.
- End with a recommendation.
๐ก Note: Your stakeholders will remember one insight and one chart โ pick them carefully.