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Charts, Facts and Stadistics - Coggle Diagram
Charts, Facts and Stadistics
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When using a table or graph the associated text should describe what the data reveal about the topic; you should not need to describe the information again in words
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Good design
Chart area
The chart area defines the boundary of all the elements related to the graph including the plot itself and any headings or explanatory text. It emphasizes that these elements need to be considered together and that they are separate from the surrounding text. It doesn’t have to be a defined frame; it can be imaginary
Plot area
The plot area is the region containing the data. The “x and y” axes bound it to the bottom and left side
The x-axis
The x-axis is the horizontal line that defines the base of the plot area. Depending upon which type of graph is being considered different locations on the x -axis represent either different categories (such as years) or different positions along a numerical scale (such as temperature or income)
The y-axis
The y-axis is the vertical line that usually defines the left side of the plot area, but if more than one variable is being plotted on the graph then the vertical lines on both the left and right sides of the plot area may be used as y-axes
Gridlines
Gridlines are the vertical and horizontal lines placed within the plot area to help read values from the graph
Title
All graphs should include a title that summarizes what the graph shows. The title should identify what is being described
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3D effects
The software we reviewed, such as PowerPoint or Keynote offers the possibility of producing graphs and charts with a 3D effect
Sometimes, the use of 3D makes it difficult to interpret the data presented in chart or graph, because the false depth and perspective that are added to the chart make reading and comparing values problematic
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