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Line, pie charts, bar are used to clarify and dramatize trends and
numerical relationships.
Pie charts are used to indicate distribution; and flow charts illustrate a
sequence of events.
TABLES
A table is a
systematic
presentation of data
in columns and rows.
A table consists
of horizontal rows and
vertical columns with
headings to indicate
what they represent.
Tables are used to
present specific,
detailed Numeric
information.
Tables give the facts
when the information
is difficult to handle
or clumsy to handle in
the text.
CHARTS
Chart is a graphical representation
of data, in which the data is
represented by symbols like bars in
bar chart, lines in line chart, or
slices in pie chart
BAR CHARTS
The bar chart, also
known as simple bar
chart or single-range
bar chart, is a
graphic aid used to
depict quantities.
The bars may be
presented either
horizontally or
vertically and the
length of the bars
indicates the
quantity of the
variable.
BAR CHARTS
Grouped bar chart used to
compare more than one quantity
Segmented bar chart used to show how components contribute to a total figure
GANTT CHART
Gantt charts are horizontal bar charts that represent time
relationship graphically. Developed by Henry Gantt, it illustrates a
project schedule, the start and finish dates of the terminal elements and
summary elements- which comprise the work breakdown structure (WBS)
of the project.
LINE CHARTS
Line charts are used to indicate the
changes in quantitative data over
time and illustrate trends
These can successfully
indicate trends and display
variations within each time period.
Time is depicted on the horizontal
axis , and the amount is depicted
on the vertical axis.
Unlike bar charts which show only
the total amount for a time period,
line charts show variations within
each time period.
Keep in mind :
Use vertical axis for amount, and
the horizontal axis for time.
Begin the vertical axis at zero.
Divide the vertical and horizontal
scales into equal increments.
PIE CHARTS
MAPS
FLOW CHARTS
Flowcharts are an indispensable
visual aid to illustrate processes,
procedures and relationships
between components. These are used
to express the physical or conceptual
relationships between various
components of a process or
departments of an organization, etc.
A flow chart or an organization chart
shows physical or conceptual
relationship rather than numerical
ones.
Processing of clients can be done
through flow charts
The normal communication channels
of an organization can not be
described without the help of a chart.
Can be useful for solving problems.
ORGANIZATION CHARTS
Organization charts
depict the location,
functions and
interrelationships
between various
units of an
organization.
P IC TO G RA M
Pictogram