1. Chart Types

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	Sub Type	Chart Type Description	When to Use
Line Chart	-	Used to compare sequential data. Categorical-based line charts may be used as an alternative to bar charts.	Overall Pattern/ Trend
Column Chart	Vertical Bar	Also referred to as column charts. Used when individual values are important.	Comparison; Categorical Data; Breakdown; individual values through time; Frequency Distribution
Column Chart	Stacked Vertical Bar	Also referred to as stacked column charts. Used when part-to-whole comparison is important.	Trend Breakdown; Sum
Bar Chart	Horizontal Bar	Show and compare categorical data, months, years, product categories rather than continuous time series or quantitative data.	Comparison; Categorical Data; Breakdown; Raking; Part-to-whole percentage; Frequency Distribution
Bar Chart	Stacked Horizontal Bar	Categorical data, grouped or stacked to assist comparison. Use when part-to-whole comparison is important.	Ratio; Trend Breakdown
Week Density	-	Shows the density of occurrences based on hour relative to other densities on the same day of the week.	Frequency Distribution/ Density
Pie Chart	-	Used to show the relative size of each component to one another and to the whole.	Static Breakdown (percentage values only)

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You can build multiple charts per report and experiment with different types or layouts until you find the chart or charts most appropriate for your needs.