@article{jlsc 12800, author = {Genifer Snipes}, title = {Google Data Studio}, volume = {6}, year = {2018}, url = {https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/jlsc/article/id/12800/}, issue = {1}, doi = {10.7710/2162-3309.2214}, abstract = {Google Data Studio is a new data visualization program designed as a user-friendly tool for representing complex datasets in an attractive and clear fashion. Data Studio’s core function is interpretation of social media and web analytics; however, its support of data sources like MySQL and spreadsheets suggests Data Studio could be used by researchers to interpret their own data in an equally user-friendly fashion. While Data Studio relies on the usual mix of chart and graphs to convey meaning, it enhances them with features including the ability to integrate multiple sources into a single report, dynamic data updating, and interactive visualizations. Data Studio’s support for third-party data sources could use further development; however, it is a promising resource for budding data visualizers.}, month = {2}, pages = {eP2214}, keywords = {data visualization,analysis software,data analysis,data display,Big Data}, issn = {2162-3309}, publisher={Iowa State University Digital Press}, journal = {Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication} }