Presenting with a framework

Question: When creating a presentation to share with stakeholders, what is the purpose of a framework? Select all that apply.

• Create logical connections that tie back to the business task
• Describe the question or problem your data analysis answers
• Help you focus on the most important information
• Give your audience context to better understand your data

Explain: The purpose of a framework is to create logical connections that tie back to the business task. It also gives your audience context about your data and helps you focus on the most important information.

Weaving data into your presentation

Question: In a presentation, what is an initial hypothesis?

A. A way to give your audience context about your data

B. A question or problem your data analysis answers

C. A theory you are trying to prove or disprove with data

D. A method for presenting data visualizations

The correct answer is C. A theory you are trying to prove or disprove with data. Explain: An initial hypothesis is a theory you’re trying to prove or disprove with data. You want to establish your hypothesis early in the presentation

Anticipate the question

Question: What does a colleague test help you assess? Select all that apply.

• What areas of your presentation might be unclear
• What assumptions your stakeholders might make
• What your colleagues have contributed to your presentation
• What questions your stakeholders might have

Explain: A colleague test helps you assess what questions your stakeholders might have, what assumptions they might make, and what areas of your presentation might be unclear.

Handling objections

Question: When you give a presentation, stakeholders could raise objections about the data, your analysis, or your findings. How can you best prepare to address potential objections? Select all that apply.

• Describe your analytical process in the appendix
• Create a longer presentation to include as much detail as possible
• Provide resources for stakeholders to dive further into the data
• Address data sources at the beginning of your presentation

Explain: You can prepare to address potential objections by providing extra detail about your analytical process in the appendix. You can also address data sources in the beginning of your presentation and provide resources for stakeholders to dive further into the data.

Q&A best practices

Question: Which tactics can you use to ensure you answer an audience member’s question appropriately? Select all that apply.

• Understand the question’s context
• Listen to the whole question
• Repeat the question
• Prepare your response while they ask the question

Explain: Ensure you answer an audience member’s question appropriately by listening to the question, repeating it, and understanding its context.

Is it best to involve the entire audience while answering questions?

A. Yes. Answering a question with the entire audience keeps everyone engaged.

B. No. Answering one-on-one ensures you respond to the question directly and completely.

The correct answer is A. Yes. Answering a question with the entire audience keeps everyone engaged. Explain: It is best to involve the entire audience while answering a question. This keeps everyone involved in the discussion.

You are giving a presentation, and at the end, a stakeholder has an objection. What steps should you take in your response? Select all that apply.

• Repeat your findings for clarity
• Re-present your data visualizations
• Take steps to investigate further
• Acknowledge the objection

Explain: If your stakeholder has a concern about a problem you didn’t realize, you can acknowledge the objection and promise to take steps to investigate further.