The distribution plot is suitable for comparing range and distribution for groups of numerical data. Data is plotted as value points along an axis.
You can create a distribution plot on the sheet you are editing.
In a distribution plot you need to use one or two dimensions, and one measure. If you use a single dimension you will receive a single line visualization. If you use two dimensions, you will get one line for each value of the second, or outer, dimension.
Do the following:
- In a sheet, click
to add a new visualization. - Under Visualization, select Distribution plot.
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Add the first dimension.
This is the inner dimension, which defines the value points.
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Optionally, add a second dimension.
This is the outer dimension, which defines the groups of value points shown on the dimension axis.
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Add a measure.
Viewing the distribution of measure values in a dimension with a distribution plot
When you have created the distribution plot, you may want to adjust its appearance and other settings in the properties panel.
For more information, see Changing the appearance of a visualization.