unit d Flashcards
charts
present information in a pictorial format making it easier to see patterns trends and relationships
Guidelines for planning a chart
determine purpose , determine results you want to see, identify worksheet data you want to illustrate, understand elements of a chart
pie chart
compares parts to the whole
line chart
shows trends over time
column chart
compares distinct object levels using a vertical format
bar
compares distinct object levels using a horizontal format
area
shows how individual volume changes over time in relation to total volume
scatter
compares trends over uneven time or measurement intervals
X-axis
horizontal axis
Y-axis
vertical axis
Category axis
(horizontal) contains names of data groups such as locations, months or years.
Value axis
(vertical) contains numerical values that help interpret size of chart elements
Z- Axis
contained in 3-D charts for comparing data across both categories and values
Plot area
area inside the horizontal and vertical axis
Tick marks
left edge of the vertical axis