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The example graphs confuse dependent and independent variables, putting quarters on the vertical axis. This makes the curve look negative, when in fact it's po
by throwawy 13y ago
The example graphs confuse dependent and independent variables, putting quarters on the vertical axis. This makes the curve look negative, when in fact it's positive (up and to the right - usually a good thing). This really takes away from the example, as it takes seemingly important business data, and renders it in a negative way that I wouldn't expect or like. I strongly suggest correcting the example.
Otherwise this looks awesome.
P.S. Should this be a Show HN? It feels like one.
- lynaghk 13y agoAre you referring to this example: https://variancecharts.com/examples/bar_grouped/ https://variancecharts.com/examples/bar_grouped/ ? I tend to prefer horizontal bar to vertical bar charts for English graphics because the label text reads left-to-right, making it easier to read. It's a good observation though; readers often expect the independent variable to be on the abscissa. We'll be discussing these kinds of graphical decisions in a series of free articles on the site.