CP004: Can I Pie Chart in Public? Discussion about Pie charts, their merits and drawbacks, when to use & when to avoid them
In the 4th session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets talk about Pie charts. Pie charts evoke strong opinions among analysts & managers. Some people love them and can't have enough of them in reports. Others despise them and go to any lengths to avoid them. And that is why we are going to talk about them in this session. You will learn, Special, secret transmission from guest stars What is a pie chart? Why they work? 2 reasons Why they don't work ? 4 reasons Cousins & siblings of Pie charts Donut charts Gauge charts (speedometer) 3D pies Area charts Bubble charts 4 Situations when making a pie chart is ok Alternatives to Pie charts Mistakes you should avoid About the resources Conclusions