๐๏ธ Bar Chart
A bar chart (or bar graph) is a type of chart that uses rectangular bars to represent data values in horizontal bars. The length of each bar is proportional to the value it represents, making it easy to compare different categories or groups. For instance, a bar chart can represent the sales performance of various products, with each bar indicating the sales volume or revenue for each item. They are also effective in showcasing survey outcomes, comparing market shares, visualizing budget distributions, and illustrating population demographics, offering a straightforward and intuitive way to interpret the data visually.
๐๏ธ Column Chart
Column charts visually represent categorical or quantitative data using vertical bars, making it easy to compare values across different categories. They are frequently used to highlight trends, make comparisons, and show distributions. For instance, a column chart can display the monthly sales of various products, with each bar reflecting the revenue for a particular month.
๐๏ธ Grouped Column Chart
A Grouped Column Chart (also known as a clustered column chart) is a type of bar chart where multiple sets of data are displayed side-by-side in groups for easy comparison. In this chart, vertical bars (columns) represent data values, and each group consists of more than one column, allowing for the comparison of different categories across multiple dimensions.
๐๏ธ Stacked Column Chart
A Stacked Column Chart is a variation of a column chart where the vertical bars are divided into segments that represent different data series. Each bar represents a whole category, and the segments within the bar show the contribution of each subcategory or data series to the total. The height of each segment corresponds to its value, and the total height of the bar reflects the overall total for that category.
๐๏ธ Area Chart
An Area Chart is a type of data visualization that displays quantitative data over time or across categories using shaded areas under a line. It is similar to a line chart but fills the area below the line, making it useful for showing trends and the magnitude of values over time while emphasizing the total value represented by the area.
๐๏ธ Stacked Area Chart
A Stacked Area Chart is a variation of an area chart where multiple data series are plotted on top of each other, with the area below each line filled in, and stacked vertically. The stacking allows viewers to compare both individual and cumulative values over time or across categories. It highlights how different components contribute to the whole and how their contributions change over time.