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The easiest way to get started is to decide what trend you need to visualize. Breaking things down into the following four categories: comparison, composition, distribution or relationship, will help you select the appropriate graphic type for your data.
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If you want to compare elements in your data, your four best options are: column graph, line graph, bar chart or map.
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If you want to show the make-up of elements in your data, your four best options are: pie chart, stacked bar chart, tree map or map.
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If you want to show the distribution of elements in your data, your four best options are: line graph, histogram, scatter plot or map.
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If you want to show the relationships between elements in your data, your four best options are: scatter plot, network diagram, concept model or map.
