diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ba1a2b8..6fdfba4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,17 +6,17 @@ Citytemp dashboard is designed to assist travel enthusiasts in understanding wea Our proposed dashboard is designed to present a visual analysis of observed temperature and precipitation data from the [weather_forcasts.csv](https://github.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/blob/master/data/2022/2022-12-20/weather_forecasts.csv) in tidytuesday. Specifically, our dashboard is focused on displaying a visual analysis of the two key variables: observed temperature and observed precipitation that are contained within the dataset. The visualizations that we will include are: - 1. A map that shows the temperature or precipitation by state. The states will be coloured as a diverging colour palette to identify countries with low, medium, and high levels. - 2. A bar chart that shows the top 10 states/cities with the highest temperature/precipitation. - 3. A line plot that shows the distribution of temperature/precipitation of a certain states/cities. - 4. Boxes showing summary statistics such as highest, lowest and average temperatures of various states/cities. +1. A map that shows the temperature or precipitation by state. The states will be coloured as a diverging colour palette to identify countries with low, medium, and high levels. +2. A bar chart that shows the top 10 states/cities with the highest temperature/precipitation. +3. A line plot that shows the distribution of temperature/precipitation of a certain states/cities. +4. Boxes showing summary statistics such as highest, lowest and average temperatures of various states/cities. In addition, our dashboard will offer various filtering options to customize the displayed visualizations and enable the user to manipulate the data as desired. - 1. A checkbox that allows users to choose to view either temperature or precipitation data. - 2. A slider that allows users to select a single month to visualize. - 3. A filter that allows users to select a state to visualize. - 4. A filter that allows users to select a city to visualize, if desired. +1. A checkbox that allows users to choose to view either temperature or precipitation data. +2. A slider that allows users to select a single month to visualize. +3. A filter that allows users to select a state to visualize. +4. A filter that allows users to select a city to visualize, if desired. These options will allow users to identify trends in temperature/precipitation over time in the desired state or city, making it easier to observe how temperature/precipitation and related visualizations have changed across different regions in the United States. diff --git a/img/Sketch.png b/img/Sketch.png index 98092d8..78329c9 100644 Binary files a/img/Sketch.png and b/img/Sketch.png differ diff --git a/reports/proposal.md b/reports/proposal.md index fa92e9c..fd5ef13 100644 --- a/reports/proposal.md +++ b/reports/proposal.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Proposal -## Motivation and Purpose +## Section 1: Motivation and Purpose Our role: Data scientist consultancy firm @@ -8,12 +8,15 @@ Target audience: Weather-savvy travel enthusiasts who would like to have a fun-f Travel enthusiasts who dream about having unforgettable experiences are usually worried about getting caught in unexpected weather conditions like heat waves or heavy downpours. It can be a daunting experience, especially for those who are planning international trips, if they are not well prepared in terms of clothing and travel gear to accommodate the unpredictable weather. Since unexpected weather could make or break a trip, our proposed dashboard would be a reliable tool that can help millions of people all over the world who love traveling to embark on memorable adventures to the US by providing them with weather information. The proposed dashboard is a one-stop shop for finding relevant information like temperature and precipitation levels across different areas in the United States, which can also be filtered based on city, state, and month. The dashboard will also showcase insightful heat map visualization for different states in the US, which can let the user know which state/city has high temperatures and which ones have low temperatures on average. There will be a provision to check the highest, lowest, and average temperatures in each area based on city and month. All in all, we aim to enable travelers to take informed decisions on which areas to visit and plan activities accordingly for their trip and make the most of their trip to the US without having weather-related surprises. -## Description of the data +## Section 2: Description of the data **TBC** -## Research questions and usage scenarios +## Section 3: Research questions and usage scenarios + +Our project answers the broad research question of: “How do temperature and precipitation levels vary across different regions of the United States during different months of the +year?”. Below we have provided a usage scenario of our product by a member of our target audience: Jack is a travel enthusiast who loves exploring new places and experiencing different climates. As someone who's always on the go, Jack wants to be prepared for whatever weather conditions he may encounter on his travels. That's where our proposed dashboard comes in. @@ -27,7 +30,8 @@ may be particularly hot or rainy, allowing him to adjust his itinerary according But what if Jack wants to dive deeper into the data and understand the temperature and precipitation trends of specific states or cities? The line plot feature with the dashboard's filtering options allows him to do just that. By selecting a state or city and a specific month, Jack can see how temperature and precipitation levels have changed -over time, giving him a better understanding of what to expect during his travels. +over time. He can also view summary statistics such as highest, lowest, and average temperatures of various cities from the boxes ,giving him a better understanding of what to +expect during his travels. Overall, our proposed dashboard provides Jack with the information he needs to plan his trips effectively and be prepared for any weather conditions he may encounter. It's an invaluable tool for any traveler who wants to make the most out of their adventures while staying safe and comfortable.