Star Plot

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A star plot is a graphical data analysis technique for examining the relative behavior of all variables in a multivariate data set. This is used to compare the relative behavior of all of the variables in a multivariate data set.

Stem and Leaf plot

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Stem and leaf plot is a way of organizing data in order of place value. The numerical data is separated by leaves and stems and this plot shows the number of students enrolled in a dance class in the past twelve years.

Box plot

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A boxplot is a way of summarizing a set of data measured on an interval scale. It is often used in exploratory data analysis. It is a type of graph which is used to show the shape of the distribution, its central value, and variability.

Histogram

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 A histogram is a graphical representation of some type of distribution of data over time. The histogram above indicates the simulation results in Monte Carlo over time.

Triangular Plot

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A Triangular plot represents three different variables such as percent of voters which can be seen in this particular map. It shows a comparison of three variables on three equal sided triangle.

Windrose Map

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A Windrose is used by meteorologist to determine the windspeed and the direction of the wind and how it is distributed at a certain location. This photo of a windrose map is of Seattle.

Similarity Matrix Map

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Similarity Matrix Maps allow us to express similarity between two data points. Higher scores are given to data with higher similarity and vice versa. These are frequently used to line up DNA sequences.