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✶ Bar Chart: The bar chart displays the data in the form of long rectangular
rods also called bars. These bars can be placed horizontally on the chart area.
It illustrates the comparisons amongst the individual items. In this chart,
categories are represented on the vertical axis and values are represented on
the horizontal axis.
✶ Scatter Chart: Scatter charts also known as XY scatter plot charts. They show
the correlations between the two sets of values. The X and Y axis is used to
represent the data point on the chart.
Components of a Chart
Following are the main components of a chart:
✶ Chart Title: Chart title describes the main aim and content of the chart.
✶ X-axis: X-axis is the horizontal axis of the chart. It is also called the category axis.
✶ Y-axis: Y-axis is the vertical axis of the chart. It is also called the value axis.
✶ Plot Area: It is the rectangular area bounded by the two axis. It contains the
actual chart and includes the plotted data, data series, category and value axis.
✶ Data Series: Data series is related to the set of values. It is represented by the
bars or slices that represent the data values. Multiple data series in a chart are
represented by different colours or styles.
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