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Bubble chart

Axis parameter - Sub Category
Values parameter - 2024 Actuals, 2024 Plan, 2023 Actuals
Chart type - Bubble
Description - Bubble charts are particularly useful for datasets with a large number of data points, where the size of the bubbles can provide additional information about the data. The 2024 Actuals and 2024 Plan provide the x and y positions for each product subcategory. The 2023 actuals determine the size of each bubble.

The x-axis and y-axis settings are identical for bubble charts.

1. Small multiples for bubble charts

Unlike other charts, adding a small multiple parameter to a bubble chart will not create a trellis. Analytics+ automatically maps small multiple parameters to the legend data well.

You can assign different markers to identify each small multiple category.

2. Analytics for bubble charts

2.1. Reference lines

For bubble charts, horizontal reference lines are plotted based on the y-axis measure, and vertical reference lines are plotted based on the x-axis measure.

2.2. Reference bands

Like reference lines, horizontal reference bands are plotted based on the y-axis measure, and vertical reference bands are plotted based on the x-axis measure.

2.3. Connector lines

Connector lines interconnect different bubbles and display how the bubbles have been sorted.

Scatter plot

Axis parameter - Month
Values parameter - 2024 Actuals, 2024 Plan
Small multiples parameter - Sub category
Chart type - Scatter
Description - Scatter plots are used to identify the relationship between two variables, such as positive, negative, or no correlation. If you add a third measure to a scatter plot, the chart is automatically converted into a bubble chart, with the 3rd measure taken as the size.

Quadrant chart

Axis parameter - Month
Values parameter - 2024 Actuals, 2024 Plan, AC vs PL%2024
Chart type - Quadrant
Description - Quadrant bubble charts are an advanced type of bubble chart that combines the features of scatter plots and bubble charts with a quadrant overlay to provide deeper insights into data relationships. This visualization helps categorize data points into four distinct areas, each representing a different quadrant, to highlight relationships. The 2024 Actuals and 2024 Plan provide the x and y positions for each month. The AC vs PL%2024 measure determines the size of each bubble.

1. Axis settings for quadrant charts

1.1. Horizontal (Y-axis)

Enable or disable the Y-axis using the toggle. When the Y-axis is disabled, you will only have 2 quadrants corresponding to the X-axis.

Based on

Choose to render the Y-axis based on the Average/ Median/ Minimum/ Maximum/ Standard Deviation etc. You can also enter a custom value when you choose the Percentile or Constant options.

Line style

Set the style, thickness, and color of the Y-axis line.

1.2. Vertical (X-axis)

Enable or disable the X-axis using the toggle. When the X-axis is disabled, you will only have 2 quadrants (top and bottom) corresponding to the Y-axis.

Based on

Choose to render the X-axis based on the Average/ Median/ Minimum/ Maximum/ Standard Deviation etc. You can also enter a custom value when you choose the Percentile or Constant options.

Line style

Set the style, thickness, and color of the X-axis line.

1.3. Quadrants

You can set the background color for each quadrant. Additionally, you can customize the quadrant title, font, and vertical/horizontal orientations.

Fill

Set the background color of the quadrant.

Label

Enable or disable the title for each quadrant. Notice how the title has been disabled for the 3rd quadrant.

Text

Assign a custom title for each quadrant.

Font/Style

Set the font, size, style (Bold/Italic/Underline), and color for the quadrant title.

Horizontal and vertical positioning

Set the horizontal and vertical positions of the quadrant title.

Packed bubble

Axis parameter - Sub Category
Values parameter - Sales
Chart type - Packed bubble
Description - A packed bubble chart allows you to compare quantities or relationships in a visually appealing and space-efficient way.

1. Canvas settings for packed bubble charts

1.1. Color by

Each bubble can have a different color based on the dimension category, a gradient color scheme or a uniform color.

2. Packed circles

When your axis dimension is hierarchical and the hierarchy is fully expanded (use the drill-down buttons), the Packed Circles tab will be enabled.

2.1. Cluster mode

Enable this toggle to group child categories under the parent category. When cluster mode is disabled, a regular packed chart will be rendered for each level of the hierarchy.

2.2. Cluster header

Enable the toggle to display the parent category name for each cluster.

Auto color: Analytics+ automatically sets the font color for maximum readability. Notice how some dimension categories are displayed in white and others in black depending on the bubble color. Disable this toggle to assign a custom font color.