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Line Graph: When to use it

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When to use it

  • Use it when an item is repeatedly measured, to show changes across time.
  • Use it when measuring several different items which can be shown on the same scale, to show how they change relative to one another.
  • Use it when measuring progress towards a goal, to show the relative improvement.
  • Use it, rather than a Bar Chart, to show continuous change, rather than discrete measurements. It is also better when there are many measurements.
  • Use it, rather than a Control Chart, when not measuring the degree of control of a process.

 

Fig. 1. Using the Line Graph in problem solving

 

 

 

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