How do you choose the right visualization for your data?

Explanation

The best plot depends on your data type and the story you want to tell. Here’s a quick guide:

Goal Recommended Plots
Show distribution Histogram, Density Plot, Boxplot, Violin Plot
Compare categories or groups Bar Plot, Dot Plot, Swarm Plot, Boxplot
Explore relationships Scatter Plot, Line Plot, Pair Plot
Visualize proportions Pie Chart, Donut Chart, Treemap
Show set overlaps Venn Diagram, UpSet Plot
Display trends or time series Line Plot, Area Chart

Tips: - Favor bar plots over pie charts for comparison clarity
- Use hue/grouping to show categorical differences
- Keep visuals clean — simplicity improves insight