Bubble Chart

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A bubble chart is a scatterplot that shows relationships between three or four variables. The position of the bubble shows the relationship between the x and y variables.

• The bubble size is based upon a numerical variable, such as population, or sales.

• The bubble color is best reserved for categorical data, such as region.

• Bubble charts are best when the bubble sizes vary significantly.

Sosulski, Kristen. Data Visualization Made Simple (p. 51). Taylor and Francis. Kindle Edition.

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  • Bubble Chart
    Symbol maps are point maps that use different sized bubbles or shapes to mark a location. These symbols are sized by a certain variable. Too many or too large bubbles can obscure the locations referenced. Sosulski, Kristen. Data Visualization Made Simple (p. 53). Taylor and Francis. Kindle Edition.
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