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Line chart

A chart showing changes in values with lines along axes

A chart showing changes in values with lines along axes.

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Line chart · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Both languages share the English example images. Japanese prompts are the recorded translations.

A phrase to start with

Shows change through lines along axes.

Appearance and effects

Makes value changes readable through axes and connected points.

Visual traits

  • horizontal axis
  • vertical axis
  • continuous line

Expected changes

  • Axes and ticks are more likely to appear
  • Points are more likely to be connected by lines

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

A chart showing changes in values with lines along axes. It does not guarantee forecasts causation or accurate measurement.

In more detail

It connects points along horizontal and vertical axes so the shape of change can be read. Values remain separate choices.

Includes

  • Charts showing change with axes and lines

Excludes

  • Valid forecasts
  • Proof of causation
  • Accurate statistical results

What this does not imply

  • Accurate measurement
  • Forecasts
  • Causation

Variability

Because the source is a weakly direct general reference, tick and value legibility may vary.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Keep axes and lines corresponding
  • Specify values separately

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Verify numerical accuracy separately

Typical uses

  • Show change over time
  • Compare multiple trends

Possible failure modes

  • Lines detach from axes
  • Values are unreadable and changes can be misread

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