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understand the story being told. The data is the most Country 1
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important part of the graph and should be presented in the Country 2
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Start bar and column charts at zero Make labels easy to read
Bar and column charts that do not When applicable, rotate bar and column
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start at zero overemphasize the charts to make the labels horizontal. If
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differences between the values. San Francisco
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For small changes in quantities, New York City horizontal, possibly below the title. In
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consider visualizing the difference Chicago general, make labels clear, concise, and
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