Which chart do I use?!

Which chart do I use?!

1. What am I trying to show?

   • Data Comparison?
     • Scatter Chart
       • Shows patterns or relationship between 2 or more sets of values
     • Bubble Chart
       • Similar to Scatter but size of data marker is determined by a 3rd value
   • Trends/Change over time?
     • Line Chart
       • Values Indicated by points, which are connected by lines
     • Area Chart
       • Similar to Line Chart but areas under line contain fill color
         • good for emphasizing the change/trend
   • Groups of related data?
     • Bar Chart
       • Values indicated by length of bars
     • Column Chart
       • Values indicated by height of columns
   • Proportions/Parts of a whole?
     • Pie Chart
       • values indicated by sizes of pie slices
     • Doughnut Chart
       • Similar to Pie but can show multiple data sets