Hierarchy

Data Visualization Principles for Clarity Clear data visuals help people see patterns quickly and make better decisions. Clarity starts with purpose: know the story you want to tell and who will read it. Then choose visuals that reveal that story without extra noise. Choosing the right chart Different data deserve different visuals. A line chart works well for trends over time; a bar chart compares values side by side; a scatter plot shows relationships. If you want to summarize several categories, a simple bar chart is usually clearer than a pie chart. ...