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CH 3: Charts

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100% stacked column chart   show
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show A chart type that emphasizes magnitude of changes over time by filling in the space between lines with a color.  
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Axis   show
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show A label that describes either the category axis or the value axis. Provides clarity, particularly in describing the value axis.  
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show A chart type that compares values across categories using horizontal bars. In a bar chart, the horizontal axis displays values and the vertical axis displays categories.  
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show A chart type that shows relationships among three values by using bubbles to show a third dimension. The third dimension is indicated by the size of the bubble; the larger the bubble, the larger the value.  
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show The chart element that displays descriptive group names or labels, such as city names or departments, to identify data.  
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show Text that describes a collection of data points in a chart.  
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show A visual representation of numerical data and helps reveal trends or patterns to help people make informed decisions.  
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Chart area   show
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show A component of a chart that helps complete or clarify the chart.  
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Chart filter   show
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show A sheet within a workbook that contains a single chart and no spreadsheet data.  
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show A collection of formatting that controls the color of the chart area, plot area, and data series.  
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Chart title   show
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Clustered column chart   show
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Column chart   show
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show A type of chart that displays data vertically in columns to compare values across different categories.  
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show A chart that combines two chart types, such as column and line, to plot different types of data, such as quantities and percentages.  
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Data label   show
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show A numeric value that describes a single value in a chart or worksheet.  
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Data series   show
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show A grid that contains the data source values and labels to plot data in a chart. A data table may be placed below a chart or hidden from view.  
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show A chart type that displays values values as percentages of the whole but may contain more than one data series.  
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Error bar   show
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Exploded pie chart   show
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show A horizontal or vertical line that extends from the horizontal or vertical axis through the plot area to guide the reader's eyes across the chart to identify values.  
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show A key that identifies the color, gradient, picture, texture, or pattern assigned to each data series in a chart.  
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Line chart   show
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show A chart type that shows each data point in proportion to the whole data series as a slice in a circle. A pie chart depicts only one data series.  
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show The region of a chart containing the graphical representation of the values in the data series.  
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Radar chart   show
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show A series of faint dots on the outside border of a selected chart or object; enables the user to adjust the height and width of the chart or object.  
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show A small line, column, or win/loss chart contained in a single cell to provide a simple visual illustrating one data series.  
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show A chart type that places stacks of data in segments on top of each other in one column, with each category in the data series represented by a different color.  
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show A chart type that shows fluctuations in stock changes, such as the high, low, and closing stock prices for a given company on a given day.  
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Surface chart   show
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show A line that depicts trends or helps forecast future data in a chart. For example, if the plotted data includes 2005, 2010, and 2015, a trendline can help forecast values for 2020 and beyond.  
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show The chart element that displays incremental numbers to identify approximate values, such as dollars or units, of data points in a chart.  
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show A chart type that shows a relationship between two variables using their X and Y coordinates. Excel plots one coordinate on the horizontal X-axis and the other variable on the vertical Y-axis. Used in educational, scientific, and medical experiments.  
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X-axis   show
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Y-axis   show
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Which type of chart is the least appropriate for depicting yearly rainfall totals fro five cities for four years?   show
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What is the typical sequence fro creating a chart?   show
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Which of the following applies to a sparkline?   show
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If you want to show exact values for a data series in a bar chart, which chart element should you display?   show
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The value axis currently shows increments such as 50,000 and 100,000. What do you select to display increments of 50 and 100?   show
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show 100% stacked column chart.  
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show Click Switch Row/Column in the Data group on the Design tab.  
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Which tab contains commands to apply a predefined chart layout that controls which elements are included, where, and their color scheme?   show
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Which icon does not display to the right of a selected chart?   show
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show A rectangle with a white fill color.  
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show Clustered column chart  
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Miniature chart contained in a single cell.   show
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Chart type that shows trends over time in which the value axis indicates quantities and the horizontal axis indicates time.   show
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show Chart title  
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Label that describes either the category axis or the value axis.   show
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show Legend  
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show Bar chart  
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Chart that shows each data point in proportion to the whole data series.   show
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Numeric value that describes a single value on a chart.   show
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Chart that shows the high, low, and close prices for individual stocks over time.   show
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Indicators that enable you to adjust the height and width of a selected chart.   show
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Horizontal or vertical line that extends from the horizontal or vertical axis through the plot area.   show
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show X Y (scatter) chart  
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Group of related data points that display in row(s) or column(s) in a worksheet.   show
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show Task pane  
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show Category axis  
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show Plot area  
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show Chart area  
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Descriptive label that shows the exact value of the data points on the value axis.   show
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Displays incremental numbers to identify approximate values, such as dollars or units, of data points in a chart.   show
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show compares values for one set of data.  
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show compares two or more sets of data in one chart  
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3-D chart   show
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Trendline   show
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