Basic charts frequently asked questions

Basic charts frequently asked questions

What are Basic Charts?
Basic Charts in Sigma Magic provide fundamental data visualization tools, such as histograms, bar charts, scatter plots, density plots, and more, to help analyze and interpret datasets.
How do I access Basic Charts in Sigma Magic?
You can access Basic Charts from the analytics menu within Sigma Magic and select the type of chart you want to generate.
What types of charts are available under the Basic Charts category in Sigma Magic?
  • Histogram – Shows frequency distribution of numerical data.
  • Bar Chart – Compares categorical data across different groups.
  • Scatter Plot – Displays relationships between two numeric variables.
  • Density Plot – Shows data distribution in a smoothed format.
  • Violin Plot – Combines box plot and density plot for better visualization of data distribution.
  • Dot Plot – Uses dots to represent frequency counts.
  • Jitter Plot – Adds random noise to overlapping points in a scatter plot to enhance visibility.
  • Quantile Plot – Compares observed data with theoretical distributions.
  • Area Plot – Similar to a line chart but with the area under the line filled.
  • What is the purpose of Basic Charts in Sigma Magic?
    Basic Charts in Sigma Magic are designed to provide users with fundamental data visualization tools. These charts help analysts, statisticians, and business professionals understand their data distribution, detect patterns, and identify trends for better decision-making.
    What types of data are required to generate Basic Charts?
  • Histograms & Density Plots → Require continuous numerical data.
  • Bar Charts & Dot Plots → Require categorical data with frequencies.
  • Scatter Plots & Jitter Plots → Require two numerical variables.
  • Quantile Plots → Compare sample distributions with theoretical models.
  • Can I overlay multiple datasets in a single chart?

    Yes, Sigma Magic allows overlaying multiple datasets in charts like:

    • Scatter Plots – Compare relationships between different variables.
    • Density Plots – Overlay distributions of multiple data series.
    • Histograms (Stacked/Grouped) – Compare frequency distributions.
    What should I do if I need advanced analytics beyond Basic Charts?
  • Control Charts – For process monitoring.
  • Regression & Correlation – For predictive analysis.
  • Pareto Charts – For prioritization.
  • Hypothesis Testing – For statistical validation.


  • What is the best chart for showing relationships between variables?
  • Scatter Plot – Best for detecting correlations between two variables.
  • Bubble Chart – Similar to a scatter plot but adds a third dimension.
  • Heatmaps – Show relationships using colors (e.g., correlation matrix).
  • How do I compare multiple groups using Sigma Magic?
    • Use Faceting – Breaks data into subplots for better comparison.
    • Use Grouped or Stacked Charts – Shows multiple categories in the same plot.
    • Overlay Density Plots – Useful for comparing data distributions.
     
    Reference: Some of the text in this article has been generated using AI tools such as ChatGPT and edited for content and accuracy.
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