Post #4267 by Bluehorseshoe on the Berkshire Hathaway board

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If you ask me, the point of graphics is to clarify underlying data.

I could not agree more.

The 'radar chart' touches a bit of a nerve with me. It is LOVED by all consultants and over/mis used entirely too much by them. One can completely understand the motivation though. Toss in some radar chart data into any project report out and you are guaranteed to have at least one company executive inspired by a sexy chart they have never seen before. The five consultants on contract will then spend the next hour explaining how the chart should be read and interpreted. A fantastic way to bill additional hours or potentially extend a project to add new dashboard views that will never be used.

I won't continue my rant on constant misuse of pie charts. Just don't do it.

Jeff

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