A bar chart is judged by the length of the bar. I don’t like using lengths with logarithmic scales. That is a second reason that I prefer dot plots over bar charts for these data.

Bar charts should always have a clear baseline, representing zero on the scale. Bar charts must begin at zero to avoid distorting length comparisons. Whether you are viewing or creating a data ...

Look at the scale on the 𝒙-axis on this bar chart. It goes up in 2s. Look at the numbers reached by each bar. Computer activities are the most popular, enjoyed by 12 children.

The most useful selection is a bar chart, because it allows you to format the second series as a line. Superimposing two types of charts makes identifying the two data scales easier. More For You ...

Pie charts look cooler than other kinds of charts. They're based on pie, after all, and seem less accountant-like than bars, bubbles, and lines. They ...

Look at the scale on the 𝒙-axis on this bar chart. It goes up in 2s. Look at the numbers reached by each bar. Computer activities are the most popular, enjoyed by 12 children.