What type of chart do I need?

The following diagram explains when different chart types can be used.

Do you want to compare value sizes?	Does your data have long labels?
	Do you want to show rankings?
Do you need to look at continuous values/ trends over time?

Do you need to look at correlation (or lack of) between data sets?
Do you want to view proportions?	Is the data multi-dimensional?	Is proportion more important?






		Are absolute values more important?



	Is the data single dimensional?

Is the data hierarchical?

Are you looking at multiple performance measures?


Are you looking at a single value?	Is the range where the value falls important?
	Is only the current value important?

Is the data geographical?	Is the precise location important?
	Is loose clustering more important?
Do you need to plot over an SVG?
Are the exact values important?
Are you looking at completion stages?
Do you want to view data in a progressive order?
Do you need to show cumulative numbers?

Do you need to combine data from multiple data sources, connections or charts?
Do you want to know what the most important characteristics are? (separate module is required)