Pie charts
Pie charts are very popular, but also abused and misused. Use them carefully.
▸ Compare a part with to whole
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Pie charts are ideal for showing proportionality in simple and not too irregular datasets.
▸ Compare a part with to whole (2 sets)
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This chart can be used to compare two similar datasets or to compare current data with older data.
▸ Compare between values
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It is used to demonstrate value differences between 2 to 6 different datasets. This type of graph tends to give the impression that the differences in values are larger than they really are.
▸ Compare between profiles
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Radar graphics are widely used to compare 2 or 3 products or profiles in up to 8 different variables. In computer games they are used to compare avatars.