Typically used to show trends over time, the slope of the line between two points shows patterns of change.
The chart type can be used to show patterns over time and relationships between variables. This is a comprehensive introduction to making them using two common libraries.
Visualize rankings over time instead of absolute values to focus on order instead of the magnitude of change.
By shifting the baseline to a reference point, you can focus a line chart on relative change, which can improve the visibility of smaller categories.
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.
We looked at shifts in job distribution over the past several decades, but it was difficult to see by how much each occupation group changed individually. This chart makes the changes more obvious.
As industries change and interests shift, some bachelor's degrees grow more popular while others become less so.
There's big money in wizarding worlds, galaxies far away, and various time-shifted universes. Let's take a stroll through the billions of dollars earned by franchises over the years.
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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…
Based on bachelor's degrees conferred, here are the fields that were and are currently popular.
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.
