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There are a very large number of chart types available in Talent Analytics, and it is important that the type that you select is appropriate for the type of data you are analysing. The diagram below has been provided to help you choose the ideal chart to use.
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Chart Type
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Sub Type
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Chart Type Description
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When to Use
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Line Chart
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Used to compare sequential data. Categorical-based line charts may be used as an alternative to bar charts.
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Overall Pattern/ Trend
Column Chart
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Vertical Bar
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Also referred to as column charts. Used when individual values are important.
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Comparison; Categorical Data; Breakdown; individual values through time; Frequency Distribution
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Stacked Vertical Bar
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Also referred to as stacked column charts. Used when part-to-whole comparison is important.
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Trend Breakdown; Sum
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Bar Chart
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Horizontal Bar
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Show and compare categorical data, months, years, product categories rather than continuous time series or quantitative data.
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Comparison; Categorical Data; Breakdown; Raking; Part-to-whole percentage; Frequency Distribution
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Stacked Horizontal Bar
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Categorical data, grouped or stacked to assist comparison. Use when part-to-whole comparison is important.
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Ratio; Trend Breakdown
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Week Density
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Shows the density of occurrences based on hour relative to other densities on the same day of the week.
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Frequency Distribution/ Density
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Pie Chart
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Used to show the relative size of each component to one another and to the whole.
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Charts can transform your data from basic tables to powerful tools that communicate outcomes, trends, and key information for you and other decisions makers.
This section outlines:
the different charts that are available
the various formatting menu options
details on how to format various chart types, including:
line charts
column charts
bar charts
pie charts
weekly density charts
how to create an infographic using multiple charts and the canvas on the output page.
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What is the key thing that you want your chart to show you? Define this before you build your chart. |