DEVIATION BAR

Deviation Bar Chart showing change in support for ending commercial tobacco sales from 2019 to 2024 by race and ethnicity.

WHY USE A DEVIATION BAR CHART?

Deviation bar charts are an effective way to show how data differs from a starting point or a benchmark. Instead of mapping the original (actual) data points, it depicts the differences between two sets of data.  By using bars that extend above or below (or to the right or left of) a central baseline, the charts highlight variations, making it easy to see how much each value is greater or lesser than the central point. 

 

What’s included in this downloadable Excel file:
the templates and instructions for a deviation bar chart

 

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