CHAPTER 4
WHAT CHARTS
YOU SHOULD KNOW
AND LOVE
(AND SOMETIMES LOATHE)
I could easily fill an entire book with hundreds of different chart types and their appropriate uses, but I want to focus specifically on arming you with the chart types that are most useful for communicating business data. The good news is that as you learn how to decode and appreciate these charts, your graphicacy (that’s the term for graphic literacy) will improve and you’ll be better at understanding any charts that come your way.
BAR CHARTS AND ALTERNATIVES
We’ve already looked at examples of highlight tables and bar charts, but there are a few more considerations and variations everyone should know.
Horizontal and Vertical Orientation
Bar charts are particularly versatile ...
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