Charts & Graphs

Charts and graphs 

Charts are pictorial representations of information or numerical data organised in a visual form. Charts are used to compare and analyse data and they also assist with the presentation of large amounts of information. 

Common types of chart are: 

• bar charts (bar graphs); 

• flowcharts; 

• organisational charts; 

• pictographs; 

• pie charts. 

flowchart 

Shapes need not be coloured. You can use a colour code if you wish. Flowcharts A flowchart is a diagram with boxes showing the connected steps in a process or structure, their order and relationships. 

A standard set of graphical symbols is used, the most common being: