Chapter 4 of 4 - Visualisation Options Flashcards
What is the difference between a bar chart and a column chart?
A bar chart has rectangles placed horizontally, while a column chart has rectangles placed vertically.
Can you name some different types of column and bar charts available in Power BI?
Some types include stacked bar/column charts, clustered bar/column charts, 100% stacked bar/column charts, and combo charts.
What do line charts emphasize?
Line charts emphasize the overall shape of an entire series of values, usually over time.
How are area charts related to line charts?
Area charts are based on line charts with the area between the axis and line filled in.
What do pie charts and donut charts show?
Pie charts and donut charts show the relationship of parts to a whole.
What do tree maps represent?
Tree maps represent the relationship of parts to a whole using colored rectangles, with size representing proportional values.
What are some visualization types designed to show one or two values and overall performance?
Some examples include cards, multi-row cards, gauges, and KPIs.
How would you describe a table and a matrix in Power BI?
A table is a grid that contains related data in rows and columns, while a matrix is similar but can be collapsed and expanded by rows and/or columns.
