5 Methods Of Data Visualisation
Bar Graph
Bar graph is a pictorial representation of data in which usually bars of uniform
width are drawn with equal spacing depicting the variable. The value of variable
is shown in another axis & the height of the bar represents the value of the variable.
How To Draw
Suitable for which type of Data
Bar charts should be used when you are showing segments of information. Vertical bar charts
are useful to compare different categorical or discrete variables, such as age groups, classes,
schools, etc., as long as there are not too many categories to compare. They are also very useful
for time series data.
Pie Chart
Description
A pie chart is a circular statistical graphic, which is divided into slices to illustrate numerical
proportion. In a pie chart, the arc length of each slice, is proportional to the quantity it represents.
How To Draw
Suitable for which type of Data
Pie charts are used for nominal or categorical data. When there are many levels to your
variable, a bar chart or packed bar chart may provide a better visualization of your data.
Histogram
Description
A histogram is a graphical representation of a grouped frequency distribution with
continuous classes. It is an area diagram and can be defined as a set of rectangles with bases
along with the intervals between class boundaries and with areas proportional to frequencies in the
corresponding classes.
How to Draw
Suitable for which Data
The histogram is a popular graphing tool. It is used to summarize discrete or continuous data
that are measured on an interval scale. It is often used to illustrate the major features of the
distribution of the data in a convenient form.
Line Graph
Description
A line graph is a type of chart used to show information that changes over time. We plot line
graphs using several points connected by straight lines. We also call it a line chart. The line graph
comprises of two axes known as 'x' axis and 'y' axis. The horizontal axis is known as the x-axis.
How to Draw
Suitable for which Data
Line graphs are used to track changes over different periods of time. Line graphs can also be
used as a tool for comparison: to compare changes over the same period of time for more than
one group.
Scatter Plot
Description
A scatter plot is a type of plot or mathematical diagram using Cartesian coordinates to
display values for typically two variables for a set of data.
How to Draw
Suitable for which Data
It is great indicator that allows us to see whether there is a pattern to be found between 2
variables.
