Types of charts used in a business environment?

1. Bar chart
2. Line chart
3. Pie chart
4. Scatter plot
5. Histogram
6. Gantt chart
7. Waterfall chart
8. Radar chart
9. Bubble chart
10. Heat map

Bar Charts

- Simple bar chart: Compares discrete categories based on their magnitudes.
- Stacked bar chart: Shows the contribution of different components to a total value.
- Clustered bar chart: Compares multiple data sets across different categories.

Line Charts

- Time series line chart: Plots data points over time, showing trends and patterns.
- Multiple line chart: Compares multiple data series over time.
- Smoothed line chart: Uses a mathematical function to create a smoother representation of a data series.

Pie Charts

- Simple pie chart: Represents the proportion of different categories within a total value.
- Exploded pie chart: Separates a slice of the pie to emphasize it.
- Donut chart: A pie chart with a hole in the center, allowing for additional data to be displayed.

Scatter Plots

- Scatter plot: Plots data points on an x-y axis, showing the relationship between two variables.
- Linear regression scatter plot: Draws a line through a scatter plot to represent the correlation between variables.
- Bubble chart: Adds a third dimension to a scatter plot by using the size of the bubbles to represent an additional data point.

Other Types

- Histogram: Shows the distribution of data across predefined intervals.
- Area chart: Similar to a line chart but fills the area below the line with color.
- Flowchart: A visual representation of a process or workflow.
- Gantt chart: A project management tool that shows tasks, timelines, and dependencies.
- Gauge chart: A circular display that shows the current value relative to a target value.