Typically used to show trends over time, the slope of the line between two points shows patterns of change.
This week we look at the step chart and how to highlight specific patterns in the steps.
We do it because things that glow in the dark are awesome, including line charts.
Default visualization settings are useful when it's just you analyzing data. However, visual focus is better when it's time to present.
If a chart is seen by enough people, someone will call it misleading. There are no exceptions.
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.
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