Question: what kind of charts do you use to show statistics

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  1. It depends what you want to show. Line graphs are good for showing how things change over time. Bar charts are good for comparisons. Box plots hold lots of information, so I use them a lot https://flowingdata.com/2008/02/15/how-to-read-and-use-a-box-and-whisker-plot/

    A lot of times we try to use charts in different ways to get the most out of the information. Like we might colour different parts of a map to show where more people live, or animate something to show change.

    I like any chart that helps people use the information best.

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