Wednesday, 8 April 2015

The Five Questions

The five questions-
1.     Which was the top grossing game, who won the most slot jackpots?
The top grossing game, which won the most slot jackpot amount is ‘Double Diamond Deluxe TM’ i.e. $904,648.44.
The metrics used for this question is slot jackpot amount and attribute used is slot jackpot machines. The visualization used for this question is the horizontal lines. The line show the variation of all the slot machines with its jackpot amounts.

2.    How was the performance of the slots won even in different weather conditions? And in different years?
This data shows that even in different weathers either good or bad, people still enjoyed coming to the casino, and game. In the year 2010, 5,822,601 people had slot wins whereas only 611,576 in 2011.
The metrics used for this question is the slot win, years and the attribute used is the different weather conditions. Reason for choosing this visualization is that we can compare two year data with all the weather conditions.

3.    In which year did the casino had highest slot payout amounts?
In the third quarter i.e. Q3 of the year 2010, the casino had the highest slot payout amounts 244,688,004 (50.28%).
The metrics used for this are the years with different quarters and attributes are the slot payout amounts. Pie charts help not only to have the over view of the amount but also tells the percentage difference in all the quarters.

4.    Which game won the least jackpot amounts?
X Marks the Spot is the slot machine which won the least jackpots $377,970.36. The metrics used for this question is slot jackpot amount and attribute used is slot jackpot machines. In this visualisation it becomes very clear in knowing the outcome of each game wining shown by the horizontal lines which move up and down like a frequency.



5.    What can you tell about the difference in slot payout amount in Q3 &Q4 in the year 2010?
In Q3, slot payout amount is 244,688,004 and in Q 4 it is 241,205,365, which means that there is a mere difference. This difference is shown by the percentage contribution in the pie, which also the reason for selection of the visualization. The metrics used for this question is the years, slot payout amounts and the percentage contribution.

From the above data it is very clear that the gamers had been regular in their gaming even in bed weather conditions.Also, the casino had a large chunk of people playing one game and is also the largest jackpot amount winners.






Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Our Casino

Our data represents the Casino Revenue over the past two years in the different quarters.

Mission Statement- Through creative ability, imagination and innovation, we make and give the world's most convincing gaming experience.
Our mission is to provide a quality entertainment experience for every guest by delivering excellent service and the best gaming products around in a fun environment.

The five questions-
1.    Which was the top grossing game, who won the most slot jackpots? ( metric-slot jackpot amount, attribute- slot machine games)
2.    How was the performance of the slots won even in different weather conditions? And in different years? ( metric- slots won, attribute- weather)
3.    In which year did the casino had highest slot payout amounts? ( metric- slot payout amount, attribute- years)
4.    Which game won the least jackpot amounts? ( metric-slot jackpot amount, attribute- slot machine games)

5.    What can you tell about the difference in slot payout amount in Q3 &Q4 in the year 2010? ( metric- slot payout amount, attribute- years)

Monday, 30 March 2015

What is the role of dashboards in business intelligence?


Followings are the benefits of a dash boards (The Importance of the Business Intelligence Dashboard, 2015):
  1. They combine and organize measurements, numbers, and execution scorecards on a single screen so the viewer can quickly grasp the information being relayed.
  2. They help you to identify and correct negative trends.
  3. They improve efficiency and help in decision making with the data
  4. They measure your company’s performance.
  5. They help organizations focus objectives and techniques in general


References

The Importance of the Business Intelligence Dashboard. (2015). Retrieved from Mas-ss.com: http://www.mas-ss.com/blog/bid/155733/The-Importance-of-the-Business-Intelligence-Dashboard



Friday, 27 March 2015

How dashboard helps with big data?

Dashboards help with enormous information in light of the fact that it gives capacity to business clients to envision information so they can spot patterns and exceptions is not decent to have, its basic. Else you've got distribution centres of information yet no information knowledge. Dashboard makes a data easier by showing data into graphical presentation moreover quickly identify the data outliers and correlations.

How are the Dashboards useful in business?



Business managers and owners use a number of different tools to track their progress and determine how well the business is performing. The business dashboard is one of these tools that provide a snapshot of most of the important numbers needed to conduct effective business analysis. Dashboards can be used in all levels of business management but are typically most important to higher level managers who need a quick glimpse about the company.


The primary function of the dashboard used in business is similar to the function of a dashboard used in an automobile. Business dashboards provide various gauges that are readouts of how the business "engine" is performing. These gauges read what business analysts and managers call key performance indicators, or measurable numbers that are used to determine business success and failure. For example it is possible to track profitability by examining revenue forecasts and achievements are performing.
 Good visualization is important, pie charts, bars and graphs would ideally be choices for the dashboard user. Successful companies always look for the ways to become more efficient and obtain as much as information they can collect about their progress, Business Dashboard can provide that.


http://www.synaxisworks.com/blog/how-business-dashboards-can-optimize-sales-and-marketing-pipelines

 

 

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

What is a Dashboard?

What is a dashboard?
A Dashboard is a visual Display of the most important information needed to achieve one or more objectives which fits entirely on a single computer screen, so it can be monitored at a glance. (Source- http://www.slideshare.net/matthieua/dashboard-definition-examples )



 We can say that is a collection of data displayed in a graphical layout that a business can use to gauge business success and health, make adjustments to production levels, determine the financial stability, or any number of other types of business analysis. (Source- http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/d/dashboard.htm )

Some example of a dashboard are shown below-( Images from www.google.ca)