“Create a stacked bar graph for Maple Street Store sales from April through July, stacking home sales of 42, 45, 48 and 51 thousand dollars, apparel sales of 36, 39, 41 and 44 thousand dollars, and grocery sales of 58, 61, 59 and 64 thousand dollars.”
Die dahinterstehenden Entscheidungen verstehen.
Read the total sales height each month.
See which departments drive the total.
Identify departments changing faster than others.
Use for time periods with additive categories such as department sales.
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Why label the axis in thousands?
It keeps sales values readable while preserving a clear unit.
What does the bar height show?
It shows total sales across all departments for that month.
When should I avoid stacked bars?
Avoid them when precise comparison of non-baseline segments is the main goal.