| Types | Definitions |
Line |
1. Shows comparisons
2. Sometimes called a frequency polygon
3. Widely used
4. Clarifies and communicates relationships through time
5. Use for only one comparison per visual |
Bar (Vertical)
Bar (Horizontal)
Bar (3D Column) |
1. Called histograms
2. Numerical dimensions are shown in bars of varying length
3. Shows comparisons
4. Multiple comparisons are possible |
Pie Chart
Pie Chart
(Exploded) |
1. Division of the whole or parts of the whole
2. Easy to grasp
3. Layout with largest portions first, then clock-wise position decreases
4. Label larger portions inside circle, smaller portions outside with connecting lines
5. Don't make the proportions too small; group smallest portions if possible |
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Cosmograph |
1. Parts to the whole
2. Similar to a pie chart
3. Less numerical, more graphical |
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Flow Chart |
1. Steps in the process
2. Graphically shows the sequence of events or processes
3. Shows the relationship of steps in the process, but not of different things |
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Organizational Chart |
1. Organizational relationships
2. Chain of command
3. Direct and indirect relationships |