Achartis a graphical

representation ofdata, in which

"the data is represented
bysymbols, such as bars in abar
chart, lines in aline chart, or
slices in apie chart". A chart can
representtabularnumericdata,fu
nctionsor some kinds of
qualitative structure and provides
different info.

The term "chart" as a graphical representation

ofdatahas multiple meanings:

A data chart is a type ofdiagramorgraph,
that organizes and represents a set of
numerical or qualitative data.
Mapsthat are adorned with extra information
(map surround) for a specific purpose are often
known as charts, such as anautical
chartoraeronautical chart, typically spread
over severalmap sheets.
Other domain specific constructs are
sometimes called charts, such as thechord
chartin music notation or arecord chartfor
album popularity.

Data that is arrange in columns or rows.

Showing data changes over a period of time.
Illustrating comparison.
Typically organized along the horizontal axis.

Data that is arrange in columns or

rows on a worksheets can be plotted in

a line chart.
Display continuous data over time.
Distributed along the horizontal axis.

Data that is arrange in columns or rows

on a worksheets can be plotted in a pie

chart.
Display the size of the items.
Displays the whole percentage of a
whole pie.

Data that is arrange in columns or rows

on a worksheets can be plotted in a bar

chart.
Illustrate comparison among individuals.
The axis labels are long.

Data that is arrange in columns or rows

on a worksheets can be plotted in a area

chart.
Emphasize the magnitude of change over
time.
Displays relationship of part to a whole.

Data that is arrange in columns or rows

on a worksheets can be plotted in a pie

chart.
Display the size of the items.
Displays the whole percentage of a
whole pie.