Line charts and mixed charts
Capable of representing more data than bar charts, without becoming confusing.
▸ Comparing data trough time
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Line graphs are used to show quantity values in a continuous time interval. It is used to demonstrate trends or to analyze changes over time.
▸ Instability or dynamism
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When data values change abruptly and often, you can use a line graph to demonstrate that instability.
▸ Average trough time
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You can add non-continuous lines to show the changes in the average between multiple values.
▸ Acumulated data trough time
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To present info on acumulated data. Just like the acumulated bar chart, but it works better with more months/years.
▸ Mixed charts
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Mixing line charts with bar charts.