Exploring Global Terrorism | Tableau Assignment Help

Introduction

In this blog, we will dive into an intriguing dataset on Global Terrorism spanning from 1970 to 2017 (excluding 1993, as the records for that year were lost). This dataset, rich in information, comes with well-labeled columns, clear definitions, and really interesting data. There's a wealth of potential for what can be investigated with this dataset.

Initial Data Prep

The dataset required minimal preparation. A few '-99' values indicating 'Unknown' were removed, and some titles were renamed for ease of use. With these minor modifications, we set off investigating in Tableau.

Areas of Investigation

We explored a variety of areas in this dataset, including:

Hostages and Ransoms
Weapons Used
Targets
Perpetrator Groups
Failed Attempts
Regions and Trends
Property Damage
Who is Targeted
Descriptions and Summary Notes

These areas offered a wealth of insight into global terrorism trends and patterns. The exploration is far from over, and there's a great potential to delve back into this dataset at a later point.

Building a Dashboard

After exploring the dataset, a summary dashboard was developed to visualize fatalities. The plan was to drill down into more and more detail with actions, filters, and sheets if time allowed. The dashboard featured pages actions and included additional visualizations in tooltips. A theme of dark colors was selected, with all instructions, parameters, and controls in a panel on the right.

Key Insights

An interesting trend that emerged from the data was the rise and fall of troubles in Central and South America, particularly in countries like Colombia, Nicaragua, and Peru.

In hindsight, focusing on a specific area, like 5 interesting facts out of the data, the highest ransoms and other exceptions, or chemical weapons etc. could have provided more targeted insights.

Future Exploration

There's still a wealth of data left unexplored in this dataset. Future investigations could focus on other aspects like the impact of specific terrorist groups, the evolution of terrorist tactics over time, or the correlation between political events and terrorist activities.

This exploration has only scratched the surface of what's possible with this dataset. As with any analysis, the more you dig in, the more insights you'll uncover. So, keep exploring!

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