{"id":22796,"date":"2025-06-16T10:50:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T05:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/?p=22796"},"modified":"2026-02-20T12:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:34:15","slug":"how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts","title":{"rendered":"How to Interpret Graphs and Charts Like a Professional?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every time you visualize your data with a chart or graph, it all boils down to analytical skills in how you interpret your visualization.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts.jpg\" alt=\"how to interpret graphs and charts\" width=\"650\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZytncytjZXhwbytDRTE2NSs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CTA-in-google-sheets-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"143\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZyt4bCtjZXhwbytDRTE2NSs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CTA-in-microsoft-excel-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"143\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>In visualizing your data story, you aim to be clear and precise in your findings. You want a compelling data story that your audience can also understand. Clarity and relevance go a long way in focusing on what your audience will gain from your data visualization.<\/p>\n<p>The visualization you choose determines the ease with which to interpret graphs and charts. Still, you need to eliminate less insightful information in your visualization.<\/p>\n<p>This blog will help you learn the basics of chart and graph interpretation.<\/p>\n<h3>Table of Content:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-interpretation-of-charts-and-graphs\">What is the Interpretation of Charts And Graphs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts-things-to-look-for\">How to Interpret Graphs and Charts: Things to Look For<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts-example\">How to Interpret a Graph and Chart Example?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#best-tools-for-interpreting-charts-and-graphs\">Best Tools For Interpreting Charts and Graphs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#steps-for-interpreting-data-from-graphs\">Steps For Interpreting Data From Graphs<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#read-the-title\">Step 1: Read the Title<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#check-axes-and-scales\">Step 2: Check Axes and Scales<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#review-labels-and-legend\">Step 3: Review Labels and Legend<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#spot-trends-and-patterns\">Step 4: Spot Trends and Patterns<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#find-outliers-and-compare\">Step 5: Find Outliers and Compare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#summarize-key-insights\">Step 6: Summarize Key Insights<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-interpret-charts-and-diagrams\">How to Interpret Charts and Diagrams?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-read-graphs-and-charts\">How to Read\u00a0Graphs and Charts?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#make-information-summary-in-your-own-words\">Can You Make the Information Summary in Your Own Words?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts-faqs\">How to Interpret Graphs and Charts &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-interpretation-of-charts-and-graphs\">What is the Interpretation of Charts And Graphs?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Definition: <\/strong>The interpretation of charts and graphs involves understanding and explaining the information they visually present. It means examining elements like titles, axes, labels, and legends to grasp what the data shows, then analyzing patterns, trends, and anomalies.<\/p>\n<p>By putting these insights in context, interpretation turns raw visuals into meaningful conclusions that support clear communication and informed decisions.<\/p>\n<h2>Video Tutorials: How to Interpret Graphs and Charts<\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/etYccpZBmQ0?si=KrkXYI4DdRacxVOQ\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts-things-to-look-for\">How to Interpret Graphs and Charts: Things to Look For<\/h2>\n<p>In this section, you will put yourself in the presenter&#8217;s and the audience&#8217;s shoes. It will help you in a significant way in how you interpret graphs and charts.<\/p>\n<p>It would be best to consider these factors to serve your audience effectively.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>The topic<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Look for the chart&#8217;s title and write it in your own words. The topic must be short and precise. This gives your audience a clue about what you want to communicate in your graph.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you&#8217;re using a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/sunburst-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunburst Chart<\/a>, ensure that the title reflects the hierarchical data structure clearly and succinctly.<\/p>\n<p>An example of a topic can be \u201cOnline Sales in 2020.\u201d From such a topic, the audience will understand that you will communicate about the number of items you sell online.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>How and What Are You Measuring?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Look for labels in your graphs and charts to familiarize yourself with what the visualization is saying. Still, labels show you the parameters and variables it displays.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, in a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/charts\/bar-charts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bar Graph<\/a> of\u00a0 &#8216;Number of Shirts sold in June,&#8217; the y-axis will show you the number of shirts sold, and the x-axis will show you the order of weeks in June.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Did You Use Color Coding? If so, how?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can use color coding in your chart or graph without taking up any extra space. Different colors have different meanings, and your audience reacts to various colors.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you can use green to show positive values and red to show negative values in a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/charts\/waterfall-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waterfall chart<\/a>. Colors can help you see the agreement and disagreement levels in a Likert Scale Chart.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts-example\">How to Interpret a Graph and Chart Example?<\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s use an example of the chart below to help you interpret it.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts-examples.jpg\" alt=\"how to interpret graphs and charts examples\" width=\"650\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s one fact you need to know. Your eye will start reading the chart from the left as you move toward the right. That is why it is vital to place your scale on the left.<\/p>\n<p>The following are the essentials you can see in the chart above:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chart title<\/strong>: The title reads \u201cSales Order by Quarter 1 Previous) vs. Quarter 2 (Current).\u201d The title provides clear context to your audience about the visualization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scale<\/strong>: on the y-axis, the scale reads salespersons, while the x-axis shows the sales.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Color coding<\/strong>: you can easily identify the difference between the current and previous financial year with different colorings. The small legend on the bottom left of the chart helps you differentiate between the two financial years.<\/p>\n<p>These are some of the insights the chart reveals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The length of the bar represents the number of orders by the salesperson.<\/li>\n<li>Salesperson 3 made the lowest amount of sales for both periods.<\/li>\n<li>Salesperson 8 is the only one who has accomplished the current period&#8217;s top orders.<\/li>\n<li>The previous financial period was more successful for Salesperson 1 and Salesperson 7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"best-tools-for-interpreting-charts-and-graphs\">Best Tools For Interpreting Charts and Graphs<\/h2>\n<p>To create easy-to-interpret charts and graphs, you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/data-visualization-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">data visualization tool<\/a>. The common spreadsheet applications you use, such as Google Sheets and Excel, are the best in the world.<\/p>\n<p>This tool is a third-party application called ChartExpo. You can download it easily and customize your charts and graphs.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">ChartExpo offers a wide variety of chart templates, including <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/charts\/scatter-plot-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scatter plots<\/a>, so you can choose the best visual for your data story. It\u2019s an easy-to-use, budget-friendly tool that makes creating and interpreting charts and graphs a breeze.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"steps-for-interpreting-data-from-graphs\">Steps For Interpreting Data From Graphs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"506\">\n<h3 id=\"read-the-title\">Step 1: Read the Title<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"506\">Begin by reading the title carefully to understand what question the graph or chart answers. Check any subtitles or notes to grasp the context or time period covered.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"764\">\n<h3 id=\"check-axes-and-scales\">Step 2: Check Axes and Scales<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"764\">Look at both the x-axis and y-axis to see what variables are being measured and the units used. Pay attention to the scale\u2014whether it\u2019s linear, logarithmic, or starts at zero\u2014since this can affect interpretation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"975\">\n<h3 id=\"review-labels-and-legend\">Step 3: Review Labels and Legend<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"975\">Study the labels, legends, and data keys to decode what colors, lines, bars, or markers represent. Properly understanding these elements avoids misreading the data.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1221\">\n<h3 id=\"spot-trends-and-patterns\">Step 4: Spot Trends and Patterns<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1221\">Scan the visual for overall patterns, such as upward or downward trends, cycles, clusters, or correlations. Recognizing these helps you pinpoint the main message of the chart or graph.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<h3 id=\"find-outliers-and-compare\">Step 5: Find Outliers and Compare<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1463\">Spot any data points that stand out from the general pattern. Compare different groups, categories, or time periods to find significant differences, similarities, or unexpected results.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1762\">\n<h3 id=\"summarize-key-insights\">Step 6: Summarize Key Insights<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1762\">Combine your observations to explain what the data shows in simple terms. Think about what factors might influence the results and what actions or decisions the insights support. Consider sharing your interpretation clearly if presenting to others.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-interpret-charts-and-diagrams\">How to Interpret Charts and Diagrams?<\/h2>\n<h3>Sankey Diagram<\/h3>\n<p>Let&#8217;s use the table below to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/charts\/sankey-diagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sankey graph<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table class=\"static\" style=\"table-layout: fixed; overflow-x: auto; border: 1px; font-size: 17px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Income Sources<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Income<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"129\"><strong>Spending Sources<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Taxes &amp; Savings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\"><strong>Spending<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Distributions<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Taxes<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">Federal<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">914820<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Distributions<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Taxes<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">State<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">223879<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Distributions<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Savings<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">Stock<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">2691669<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Distributions<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Savings<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">Bonds<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">256029<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Distributions<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Savings<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">Cash<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">727717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Salaries<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Food &amp; Dining<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">23266<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Salaries<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Office<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">9189<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Salaries<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Travel<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">8944<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Dividends<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Health Insurance<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">4283<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Dividends<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Shopping<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">5769<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Interest<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Bills &amp; Utilities<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">5194<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">Interest<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">Income<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Other Expenses<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">8490<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>To get started with ChartExpo in Excel, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open your Excel desktop application.<\/li>\n<li>Open the worksheet and click\u00a0the<strong> Insert <\/strong>button to\u00a0access the\u00a0<strong>My Apps <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4345 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/insert-chartexpo-in-excel.jpg\" alt=\"insert chartexpo in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <strong>Insert <\/strong>button to initiate the <strong>ChartExpo <\/strong>engine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4345 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/open-chartexpo-in-excel.jpg\" alt=\"open chartexpo in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the <strong>ChartExpo<\/strong> add-in. You will see a list of charts. Click Sankey Chart on your list of visualizations as shown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/search-sankey-chart-in-excel.png\" alt=\"search sankey chart in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Select your worksheet data and click on <strong>Create Chart From Selection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/create-sankey-chart-in-excel-165.jpg\" alt=\"create sunburst chart in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Your final chart will appear as shown below.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sankey-chart-in-how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts.jpg\" alt=\"sunburst chart in how to interpret graphs and charts\" width=\"650\" \/><\/div>\n<h4>Insights<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Distributions are the most significant contributor to income.<\/li>\n<li>The biggest savings are in the form of Stock, Bonds, &amp; Cash.<\/li>\n<li>Companies are giving taxes to 4.59% of the State and 18.75% of Federal from the income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZytncytjZXhwbytDRTE2NSs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sankey-chart-generator-in-google-sheets-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"149\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZyt4bCtjZXhwbytDRTE2NSs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sankey-chart-generator-in-excel-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"149\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Likert Scale Chart<\/h3>\n<p>Let&#8217;s use the data below to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/charts\/likert-scale-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Likert Scale Chart<\/a> in Google Sheets.<\/p>\n<table class=\"static\" style=\"table-layout: fixed; overflow-x: auto; border: 1px; font-size: 17px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"60\"><strong>Scale<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"96\"><strong>Responses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">Was the product a good purchase?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">138<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">Was the product a good purchase?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">186<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">Was the product a good purchase?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">176<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">Was the product a good purchase?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">230<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">Was the product a good purchase?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">270<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">Is the product affordable?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">Is the product affordable?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">138<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">Is the product affordable?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">186<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">Is the product affordable?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">176<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">Is the product affordable?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">How likely are you to recommend this product to others?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">330<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">How likely are you to recommend this product to others?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">How likely are you to recommend this product to others?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">How likely are you to recommend this product to others?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">238<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\">How likely are you to recommend this product to others?<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">286<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Steps:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Open your Google Sheets application.<\/li>\n<li>Paste the table in your worksheet.<\/li>\n<li>Open the worksheet and click the\u00a0<strong>Extensions <\/strong>menu.<\/li>\n<li>Then click <strong>Charts, Graphs, &amp; Visualizations by ChartExpo<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, click the <strong>Open<\/strong> button in the dropdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/open-chartexpo-in-google-sheets.jpg\" alt=\"open chartexpo in google sheets\" width=\"650\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <strong>Add New Chart<\/strong> button to access your fully stocked library of charts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-new-chart-in-google-sheets.jpg\" alt=\"add new chart in google sheets\" width=\"650\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>You will see a list of charts. Click on the <strong>Likert Scale Chart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/search-likert-scale-chart-in-google-sheets.jpg\" alt=\"search likert scale chart in google sheets\" width=\"650\" \/><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Select your data and Click on <strong>Create Chart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/create-likert-scale-chart-in-google-sheets-165.jpg\" alt=\"search likert scale chart in google sheets\" width=\"639\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Your Likert Scale will appear as shown below.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/likert-scale-chart-in-how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts.jpg\" alt=\"likert scale chart in how to interpret graphs and charts\" width=\"644\" \/><\/div>\n<h4>Insights<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Overall view, the respondents&#8217; positive feedback of 52%.<\/li>\n<li>Most respondents agreed that the product was a good purchase (27%).<\/li>\n<li>Most respondents agreed that the product was affordable (48%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Comparison Bar Chart<\/h3>\n<p>Let&#8217;s use the table below to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/charts\/comparison-bar-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Comparison Bar Chart<\/a> in Excel or Google Sheets.<\/p>\n<table class=\"static\" style=\"table-layout: fixed; overflow-x: auto; border: 1px; font-size: 17px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarterly<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Product<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">Sales Order<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-1<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Board Marker Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-1<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">White Board<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-1<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">A4-Size Sheets\/ream<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-1<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Blue Ball Points Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-1<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Pointer Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-1<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Glue Stick Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-1<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Highlighter Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-1<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Box File<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-1<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Hard File<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-1<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Fiber File<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-2<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Board Marker Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-2<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">White Board<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-2<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">A4-Size Sheets\/ream<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-2<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Blue Ball Points Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-2<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Pointer Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-2<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Glue Stick Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-2<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Highlighter Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-2<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Box File<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-2<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Hard File<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-2<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Fiber File<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-3<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Board Marker Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">1200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-3<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">White Board<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-3<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">A4-Size Sheets\/ream<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-3<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Blue Ball Points Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-3<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Pointer Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-3<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Glue Stick Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">1300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-3<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Highlighter Box<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-3<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Box File<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-3<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Hard File<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Quarter-3<\/td>\n<td width=\"291\">Fiber File<\/td>\n<td width=\"189\">800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Your final chart will appear as shown below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/comparison-bar-chart-in-how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts.jpg\" alt=\"comparison bar chart in how to interpret graphs and charts\" width=\"636\" \/><\/div>\n<h4>Insights<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A4-size sheets were the most items during the first quarter.<\/li>\n<li>Board Marker Boxes were the most items in the store during the second quarter.<\/li>\n<li>White Board was the last item in both the second and third quarters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Radar Chart<\/h3>\n<p>Let&#8217;s use the table below to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/radar-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radar Chart in Excel<\/a> or Google Sheets.<\/p>\n<table class=\"static\" style=\"table-layout: fixed; overflow-x: auto; border: 1px; font-size: 17px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\"><strong>Product<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Month<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"209\"><strong>Orders<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Jan<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Feb<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Mar<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Apr<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">May<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Jun<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Jul<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Aug<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Sep<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Oct<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">TV<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Dec<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Jan<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Feb<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Mar<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Apr<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">May<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Jun<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Jul<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Aug<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Sep<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">109<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Oct<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">109<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Smart Phones<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Dec<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Jan<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Feb<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Mar<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Apr<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">May<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Jun<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Jul<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Aug<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Sep<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Oct<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"283\">Computers<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Dec<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Check out the final Radar Chart below<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/radar-chart-in-how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts.jpg\" alt=\"radar chart in how to interpret graphs and charts\" width=\"281\" \/><\/div>\n<h4>Insights<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>TVs performed better than other products during February, April, June, October, and December.<\/li>\n<li>Smartphones performed well in January, March, May, July, September, and November.<\/li>\n<li>Computers sold the least in the inventory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZytncytjZXhwbytDRTE2NSs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/radar-chart-generator-in-google-sheets-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"149\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZyt4bCtjZXhwbytDRTE2NSs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/radar-chart-generator-in-excel-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"149\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-read-graphs-and-charts\">How to Read\u00a0Graphs and Charts?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"528\">\n<h3>Start with the Title and Purpose<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"528\">Always read the title first to understand what question the graph or chart is answering. Knowing the purpose helps you focus on the key message.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"738\">\n<h3>Check the Axes and Scales<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"738\">Look at the horizontal (x-axis) and vertical (y-axis) axes to see what variables are being measured and in what units. Pay attention to the scale to avoid misreading values.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"950\">\n<h3>Read the Labels and Legend<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"950\">Labels explain categories or data series, while the legend decipher colors, patterns, or symbols. Together, they clarify how to interpret each visual element correctly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1185\">\n<h3>Observe Patterns, Trends, and Outliers<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1185\">Scan the chart for trends over time, comparisons between groups, and any data points that stand out from the rest. These insights often reveal important stories behind the numbers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1364\">\n<h3>Consider the Source and Context<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1364\">Think about where the data comes from and what factors might influence it. Understanding context helps you avoid misinterpretation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1565\">\n<h3>Draw Conclusions<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1565\">Finally, summarize what the graph or chart is telling you. Combine visual clues with background knowledge to extract meaningful insights and support informed decisions.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"make-information-summary-in-your-own-words\">Can You Make the Information Summary in Your Own Words?<\/h2>\n<p>Look for an insight that interests your audience and phrase it in your own words.<\/p>\n<p>With the data you want to present, draw informed conclusions from it. This strategy becomes more manageable with a chart or graph.<\/p>\n<p>Charts and graphs, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/what-is-a-slope-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Slop chart<\/a>, are a medium to communicate insights from a data store. Interpreting the information is the essence of everything you want to accomplish. This will involve much listening, explanations, and comprehension.<\/p>\n<p>One chart or graph can have different stories to tell. For instance, if your chart talks about online sales in 2022, the sales will comprise other items, the number of items sold, and the amount of money from such sales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-interpret-graphs-and-charts-faqs\">How to Interpret Graphs and Charts &#8211; FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the interpretation of graphs?<\/h3>\n<p>To interpret a graph means to read the title and the labels to know what you are measuring. Also, read the scale to note the variables you are measuring and their quantities.<\/p>\n<p>You can summarize the findings in your own words, which will help you conclude.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best way to make sure graphs are easy to interpret?<\/h3>\n<p>Using color coding is the best way to ensure your graph is easy to interpret. Colors attract the audience because their brain interprets colors differently.<\/p>\n<p>Ensure that you use different colors to show your audience other variables. For instance, they can identify previous and current sales in different periods.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best way to describe a graph?<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to describe a graph is to state what it shows, highlight key trends or patterns, mention any significant data points or outliers, and explain what these insights mean in context.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/h4>\n<p>In a nutshell, how to analyze graphs involves understanding how you can translate data into meaningful insights.<\/p>\n<p>From what you have learned throughout the discussions, interpreting a graph requires you to have basic analytical skills. You also need to understand the nature of your visualization.<\/p>\n<p>When creating data visualization, remember that it should be simple. 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