Tag: time series

Bissantz ponders 5. September 2008

Do time series charts really compare time series?

You can find time series comparisons in almost every newspaper, business journal and political magazine. Although they are frequently used in the media, these charts can be very misleading. What you should [...]

Bissantz ponders 8. August 2008

Stacking is out

Stacked charts are nothing but a hoax. They pretend to reveal structures but that rarely works on account of their design. Learn why that is and what alternatives are available. Stacked charts are commonplace [...]

Bissantz ponders 6. June 2007

Comparisons, Part I

A sea of data is silent and still. To unlock its secrets, you need both talent and a systematic approach. And most of all, you need to know which tools are available. Each analysis is a comparison at [...]