If you understand the definition of a mathematical function, a good way to judge it is that any line drawn parallel to the y-axis intersects with the values in the function’s curve only once. The same ...

A flow chart, or flow diagram, is a graphical representation of a process or system that details the sequencing of steps required to create output. A typical flow chart uses a set of basic symbols to ...

This post recommends using Trellis plots instead of 3D bar charts for three-dimensional (three variable) data. In Winner of the Bad Graph Contest Announced, I promised to present alternatives to Excel ...

There are a couple of ways to help you create flow charts on Google Docs. While the in-built option available on Google Docs provides most of the needed functionality, you can also opt for third-party ...

Creating flow charts is not always an easy task, but with the right tool, it can be. Not everyone knows where to look when it comes to creating flow charts, but worry not, we’ve got you covered on ...

Flow charts are a common method of presenting information and one of the most difficult images to describe. Simple flow charts can be converted into nested lists with good results. Present the "boxes" ...

Charts help people to visualize information. A cash flow chart clarifies what your company does with its money in a way that may not be apparent when you look at a spreadsheet page full of numbers.

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