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Which graph makes is easier
to determine R&D’s travel expense? This 3D chart or the charts below? Expenses by Department in Millions Data and Image Source: Slideology
You’ll need to choose the
most appropriate tool for displaying your data.The most frequently used graphs for business communications are pie, bar, and line graphs.
Pie charts work only for
showing large differences in proportion, especially percentages. Image by André Oliveira
Keep in mind that the
purpose of slides is not to show all the data, but to communicate conclusions and insights.
Think of a data chart
in three layers The background layer contains elements like tick marks, scales, legends, and grid lines. The data plotted on the slide is usually pulled from a data table. The emphasis layer exists in the foreground and clearly highlights the key message from the data 1.Background 2.Data 3.Emphasis