Charts and Graphs: Digging In (DB)

300 words

In Unit 1, you discussed the following basic graph types (categories): 

Position on a common scale  

Position on nonaligned scales  

Length  

Direction  

Angle  

Area  

Volume  

Curvature  

Shading

You learned what charts fell under which types as well as the hierarchy of graph types based on level of accuracy. For this assignment, discuss the following:

Compare and contrast chart types. Discuss the purpose, data types, best use cases, and the stories that can be told for each type.  What are the 4 basic options for visualizing a single number?  When is it acceptable to use a donut chart?