Know a Range of Chart Types Flashcards

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Bar Chart / Histogram / Clustered Bar:

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  • Definition: Bar charts represent data using bars of varying lengths, while histograms display the distribution of a continuous dataset. Clustered bar charts compare categories side by side.
    • Example: Comparing sales figures by product category using a clustered bar chart.
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Scatter Plot:

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  • Definition: A scatter plot displays individual data points on a two-dimensional plane, illustrating the relationship between two variables.
    • Example: Examining the correlation between advertising spending and sales revenue.
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Ordered Bar / Unordered Bar:

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  • Definition: Ordered bars follow a specific sequence, while unordered bars lack a defined order.
    • Example: Comparing monthly sales with ordered bars for trend analysis.
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Line Graph:

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  • Definition: A line graph illustrates trends or changes in data over time by connecting data points with lines.
    • Example: Showing the growth of website traffic over a year.
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Polar Chart:

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  • Definition: A polar chart represents data points on a circular graph, useful for displaying cyclical patterns.
    • Example: Visualizing wind direction and speed.
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Waffle Chart / Pie Chart:

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  • Definition: Waffle charts and pie charts represent parts of a whole using segments.
    • Example: Displaying the percentage distribution of budget categories in a pie chart.
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Bubble Chart / Line Chart:

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  • Definition: Bubble charts and line charts represent data points with varying sizes.
    • Example: Comparing GDP and population growth using a bubble chart.
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Area Graph:

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  • Definition: Area graphs depict the cumulative total of data over time, filling the area below the line.
    • Example: Showing the growth of cumulative sales over several months.
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Word Cloud:

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  • Definition: A word cloud visually represents word frequency, with more frequently occurring words displayed larger.
    • Example: Analyzing customer reviews to highlight common feedback.
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Tree Map:

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  • Definition: A tree map provides a hierarchical representation of data using nested rectangles to illustrate proportions within categories.
    • Example: Visualizing market share by product categories.
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Radar Chart / Spider Chart / Web Chart:

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  • Definition: These charts display multivariate data on a two-dimensional plane with multiple axes radiating from a central point.
    • Example: Comparing performance across different criteria for evaluating products.
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Box Plot:

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  • Definition: A box plot

is a graphical representation of the distribution of a dataset, showing minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum values.
- Example: Analyzing the spread of exam scores in a class.

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