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Histogram

The histogram is suitable for visualizing distribution of numerical data over a continuous interval, or a certain time period. The data is divided into bins, and each bar in a histogram represents the tabulated frequency at each bin.

Histogram.

When to use it

The histogram is suitable for visualizing distribution of numerical data over a continuous interval, or a certain time period.

Advantages

The histogram organizes large amounts of data, and produces a visualization quickly, using a single dimension.

Disadvantages

The histogram is not relevant for detailed analysis of the data as it deals with a summary of the data distribution.

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