Bubble Charts

Bubble Charts allow you to visualize relationships between three different variables, and each data point is represented by a bubble. Where the bubble is plotted on the chart is determined by two of the variables, while the third determines the size of the bubble.

When to Use a Bubble Chart

• To visualize relationships between three variables
• To show trends in your data
• To show distribution or relation

When to Avoid Using a Bubble Chart

• If you have a small dataset
• If you have a very large dataset, too many data points will cause the bubbles to overlap and become difficult to read.
• If you need to compare precise values

Example Use Cases for Bubble Charts

1. Identifying top performing sales territories by plotting sales revenue, customer count, and average sale value
2. Project Management: Evaluating project performance by visualizing project budget, timeline, and risk level

Set-up Instructions

Below are the chart settings used to create the example Bubble chart shown above. 

1. Select which fields to include in the chart: 

2. Under the "Format" tab, select the field you want to use for the Name, x-axis, y-axis, group/color, and bubble size:

3. Under the "Customize" tab, you can enter a title for the chart, label the horizontal and vertical axes if need (not applicable in the example case), and set minimum and maximum values for the axes. 


4. If you want to change the colors of your chart, you can do so by navigating to the chart view, then clicking on the View Menu and selecting "Change Colors":

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