Types of Graphs

Line Graph

   also known as a line chart, it is used to visualize the value of something over time.

The Line graph shown above represents the quantity of muffins sold in every days of a week.

Bar Graph

   is a chart or graph that presents categorical data with rectangular bars with heights or lengths proportional to the values that they represent. It can be plotted vertically or horizontally.

The graph above represents the response among the 145 persons about "Which is the nicest fruit?". And the results shown that people thinks that the blueberry are the nicest.

Histogram

   an accurate representation of the distribution of numerical data. It is an estimate of the probability distribution of a continuous variable and was first introduced by Karl Pearson.

The graph shown above says that there are 30 trees from 150 cm to just below 200 cm tall.

Pie Chart

is a circular statistical graphic, which is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportion. In a pie chart, the arc length of each slice, is proportional to the quantity it represents.

The Graph shown above represents the Family budget of Patrick and it shown that 35% of his budget goes to rent and Utilities.

Pictogram

   Use icons to give a more engaging overall view of small sets of discrete data.

   The icons represent the data's subject or category, for example, data on population would use icons of people.

Books Sold in a Week

The Graph represents the quantity of books sold in every days of a week. It says here that on Wednesday there is most number of books sold.