Bar charts display information using bars of different heights and are suitable for making comparisons. The information from the example above (the number of females and males in a class) would be displayed on a bar chart as follows:
Males and females in 2B Class
10 12 14 16
0 2 4 6 8
9 Males Gender How to Create a Bar Chart
1. Label the x-axis with the information you wish to display – in this case, gender. 2. Label the y-axis with the numerical information you wish to display and add numbers in multiples as appropriate. In this example, it is the number of males and females.
3. Display your information on the bar chart using different coloured bars. 4. Give your bar chart a title.
20.8 Infographics Infographics display a lot of information in a visually appealing and easy-to-understand way.
How to Create an Infographic
Keep it simple. Keep it focused. Show things visually. Make it a manageable size. Check your facts and figures.