A cross between a scatterplot and a time series. Show two variables over time.
It looks like a tornado. It's messy. It's circular. It almost looks intentionally confusing. But how bad is it really?
Let's work through a practical example to see how asking and answering questions helps guide you towards more focused data graphics.
The combination of a time series chart and a scatter plot lets you compare two variables along with temporal changes.
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