Overview

Choosing the correct visualization depends on the number of variables and categories in your dataset.

1 Variable (Univariate)

  • Histogram
  • Bar Chart
  • Box Plot

Example Bar Chart

2 Variables (Bivariate)

  • Scatter Plot
  • Line Chart

Example Scatter Plot

3 Variables (Multivariate)

  • Bubble Charts
  • Heatmaps
  • Small multiples

Example Bubble Chart

Key Takeaways

  • 1 variable → distribution
  • 2 variables → relationships
  • 3+ variables → patterns
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