Typically used to show trends over time, the slope of the line between two points shows patterns of change.
Things have a way of repeating themselves, and it can be useful to highlight these patterns in data.
Also known as a polar plot, it is usually not the better option over a standard line chart, but in select cases the method can be useful to show cyclical patterns.
Sometimes it's useful to animate the multiple lines instead of showing them all at once.
For the times your data represents immediate changes in value.
Many charts don't tell the truth. This is a simple guide to spotting them.
Show connections and changes over time with start and end points.
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Unfortunately, while of varying magnitude, mass shootings are somewhat regular in the United States.
Compared to 1970, a shift towards women making the higher income.
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Using a century of data, we watch the shift of marital status in the United States.
It’s harder to make friends as you get older. There aren’t as many…
As expected, this time, the Golden State Warriors won the championship last night.…
As a Golden State Warriors fan, I am obligated to dislike LeBron James,…
A couple of years back The New York Times asked readers to draw…
On average, we use less energy as we age, and so we should eat less. We don’t always adjust soon enough though.
Stephen Curry made 402 three-pointers this regular season, which is ridiculous. Gregor Aisch…
We know when people usually get married. We know who never marries. Finally, it's time to look at the other side: divorce and remarriage.
People get married at various ages, but there are definite trends that vary across demographic groups. What do these trends look like?
The individual data points of life are much less predictable than the average. Here's a simulation that shows you how much time is left on the clock.
There are good reasons to cancel cable, but there were a few channels and programs that kept me on. When you look at it in dollars though, it's hard to justify the value for the cost.
