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