Typically used to show trends over time, the slope of the line between two points shows patterns of change.
More lines can mean more patterns, more cycles, and more context.
Use color to reinforce or add another layer of meaning to a regular line chart.
Also known as trellis charts, lattice chart, or whatever you want to call them, the technique lets you compare several categories in one view.
Put multiple time series lines on the same plot, and you quickly end up with a mess. Here are practical ways to clean it up.
Show current evolution against expected historical variability and add one or more series that could account for the difference.
Using R, we look at how your decreased interaction with others can help slow the spread of infectious diseases.
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