Dumbbell Dot
Dumbbell dot plots — dot plots with two or more series of data — are an alternative to the clustered bar chart or slope graph. Use dot plots to visualize two or three different points in time. Or, use them to triangulate different viewpoints (e.g., one dot for Republicans and another dot for Democrats, or one dot for principals and another dot for teachers).
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Dot plots to compare subgroups
- Diets in urban areas more diverse compared to rural
- India is predominantly non-vegetarian: Men vs. women
- Pregnant women eat healthier diets across all wealth classes
- Estimated cost of Senate and House tax plans
- Wages of all occupations by education
- Marketplace plans in Boise, ID
- Trust in climate scientists is low among Republicans; considerably higher among liberal Democrats
- More concern about violence, teenage pregnancy among lower-income parents
- Language that describes male vs. female professors
- Number of job postings vs. hires in various industries
- Viewpoints on China, Millenials vs. Age 50+
- Republican vs. Democrat support for marijuana by age group
- Young people are less likely to vote
- Catholics vs. Protestants
- Pessimistic outlooks by country
Dot plots to show change over time
- Where the 1 percent have gained the most
- Trump’s most likely nominee for Fed chair
- How much could the championship table change?
- Apartment prices in 2005 vs. 2015
Template
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