Key Terms

bar chart

horizontal column chart

benchmarking

tool that checks the validity of your data with similar datasets or a set standard

Calculated Field

tool that allows addition of columns of calculations to a PivotTable

categorical data

data that is grouped into categories based on attributes or characteristics

clustered column chart

column chart that includes multiple variables to show the comparison between the groups

combination chart

chart that combines two different chart types in one visual

continuous data

information that is measured and can take on an infinite set of values

Correlation

used to analyze the relationship between two variables

data validation

process of ensuring that data values fall within a predetermined range

data verification

process used to ensure that your data is accurate and reliable

discrete data

information that can only take on a specific set of values

histogram

chart that displays the number of occurrences of data within a defined range

line chart

chart used to show changes over time

numerical data

data that is quantitative and represents measures of the variables

qualitative data

categorical information that does not include numbers; if it does include numbers, they do not have a true mathematical meaning

quantitative data

data that involves numerical evaluations

scatter chart

chart used to show the relationship between two variables

slicer

visual, interactive way to filter data in a PivotTable

sparkline

small charts inserted into cells next to data that show changes over time