Bar Graph DI
Master Bar Graphs. Covers Clustered, Stacked, Deviation (Profit/Loss), and Target vs Actual models.
Model 1: The 'Visual Gap' Method
Scenario: Comparing heights of two bars (e.g., Sales A vs Sales B).
The Strategy: Instead of reading values (45 and 32) and subtracting (45-32=13), Look at the Gap.
Map the gap directly to the grid lines. If one grid unit = 5, and gap is roughly 2.5 units, difference is ~12.5.
Model 2: Stacked Bar Decoding
Scenario: A single bar represents Total (800). It's split into color A (bottom) and color B (top).
The Trap: Reading the top value of B as B's value.
The Rule:
Bottom Part (A) = Reading corresponding to its top.
Top Part (B) = Top Value - Bottom Value.
Blue = 60. Red = 100 - 60 = 40.
Model 3: Deviation Bars (Profit/Loss)
Scenario: Bars can go Up (Positive) or Down (Negative) from the X-axis.
Handling: Treat X-axis as Zero.
Up = Profit/Surplus (+).
Down = Loss/Deficit (-).
Total Net: Sum all (+), Sum all (-), then combine.
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