Your chart has too many series: data visualization tips for the non-analyst
Blog post from Metabase
In the realm of self-service analytics, individuals beyond traditional data analysts are now engaging in data visualization, necessitating guidance on effective practices. The text emphasizes prioritizing substance over style in visualizations, ensuring that the form supports the intended message rather than complicating it. It advises against using multiple chart types in a single dashboard, as this can confuse viewers, and recommends maintaining consistent color schemes to aid interpretation. Limiting the number of series in a chart to no more than six is suggested to retain clarity, with tables as a complementary tool for detailed data. Pie charts should be used sparingly, ideally for comparisons involving two or three categories, to avoid misleading representations. Additionally, explanatory titles and descriptions are crucial for context, and soliciting feedback from others can provide fresh perspectives and ensure the data's conclusions are well-supported.
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