When to use an area chart
An area chart is a line chart with the space below filled in. That one difference determines when it works well and when it doesn't. Here's the full breakdown.
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When to use a scatter plot chart
Scatter plots answer a question no other chart can, is there a relationship between these two things? Here's when to use one, what the patterns actually mean, and the mistakes that make them misleading.
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When to use a pie chart
Pie charts show how parts make up a whole. They work well when used correctly, and poorly when the data does not fit. Here's exactly when to reach for one and when to use something else.
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When to use a line chart
The line chart is the go-to chart for showing how something changes over time. Here's exactly when it works, when it doesn't, and the mistakes that make them hard to read.
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When to use a bar chart
Bar charts are the most flexible chart type you'll ever use. Here's exactly when they work and when to reach for something else.
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