An analyst compiled data on the preferred color of various models of cars over a period of time. Which of the following visualizations is best way to present this information?

The correct answer is B. Stacked chart. A stacked bar/column chart is ideal for displaying multiple categorical values (car colors) across multiple groups (car models) over time, because each bar is divided into segments that represent each category's proportion of the whole. This allows viewers to compare both the…

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ABubble chart
BStacked chart
CLine graph
DHeat map

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A stacked bar/column chart is ideal for displaying multiple categorical values (car colors) across multiple groups (car models) over time, because each bar is divided into segments that represent each category's proportion of the whole. This allows viewers to compare both the total and the individual color preferences simultaneously. A bubble chart shows three-variable relationships; a line graph is best for continuous trends over time; a heat map shows density or magnitude across two axes but does not naturally represent part-to-whole category breakdowns.

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#Data visualization#Chart types#Stacked charts#Time-series visualization

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