Welcome to the Charts Reading Guide! This guide will help you understand how to read and interpret various types of charts and graphs.

Types of Charts

  • Bar Charts are used to compare different groups or categories.
  • Line Charts show the change in values over time.
  • Pie Charts represent the relationship between different parts of a whole.
  • Scatter Plots display the relationship between two variables.

How to Read Charts

  1. Identify the axes: The horizontal axis is usually the X-axis and the vertical axis is the Y-axis.
  2. Understand the units: Make sure you know what the units are for each axis.
  3. Look for trends: Are the values increasing, decreasing, or staying the same?
  4. Compare different charts: How do the different charts compare to each other?

Useful Resources

For more information on charts and graphs, check out our Data Visualization section.

Bar Chart Example

Line Chart Example

Pie Chart Example

Scatter Plot Example