Comparison diagram
diagram comparing two or more objects
Comparison diagram or comparative diagram is a general type of diagram, in which a comparison is made between two or more objects, phenomena or groups of data. A comparison diagram or can offer qualitative and/or quantitative information. This type of diagram can also be called comparison chart or comparison chart. The diagram itself is sometimes referred to as a cluster diagram.
Overview
A comparison diagram is a general type of diagram, meaning a class of specific diagrams and charts, in which a comparison is made between two or more objects, phenomena or groups of data. They are a tool for visual comparison.
When it comes to comparing data, five basic types of comparison can be determined.
Comparison of components, for example the pieces of pie chart
Item comparison, for example the bars in a bar chart
Time-series comparison, for example the bars in a histogram or the curve of a line chart
Frequency distribution comparison, for example the distribution in a histogram or line chart
Correlation comparison, for example in a specific dot diagram
Comparison diagrams can be used in research projects, to give an overview of existing possibilities and to validate models. It can be used in decision making in presenting alternatives for further selection. And it can be used in education to show the variety in a specific population.
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