When thinking about a lollipop , you tend to don’t think of a chart. Some people compare it to a bar graph, but it is slightly different as it a line and a dot, which gives it the lollipop shape. Not an actual bar and many people comment that there is no distinct different besides the shape. The chart is actually used to compare categorical data. I think it gives a different dimension and a fun way to show data.

See below for the table I created for this table.

This was a fun in making. Will be using this type a graph again!

Lollipop Charts are a type of visualization that assist in a form of a scatterplot. This scatterplot involves comparing different variations of possibly something in the same category. For the scatterplot, I compared the prices of a BigMac all over the world, with U.S Conversions. Lollipop charts should be used when comparing similarities in data.

here is my data

Switzerland $1.70 Denmark $0.04 Britain $0.63 Argentina $1.00 Japan $1.06 Euro Area $1.07 South Korea $1.08 Canada $1.47 Australia $1.68 Brazil $1.79 New Zealand $2.01 Malaysia $3.80 Isreal $4.05 Poland $4.30 Chile $5.14 Indonesia $7.45 Hong Kong $7.79 China $8.28 Mexico $9.41 Hungary $29.00 Czech Republic $39.10

A lollipop chart is a different variation of many graphs and visualizations one can use. It’s just a line and a dot, instead of the typical bar. Visually similar to a lollipop. Lollipop graphs are useful for measuring trends, categories, ranking, and comparing data.

Here is an example of a lollipop graph, my own created lollipop graph.

What is it? What is it used for?

Lollipop charts are used to make comparisons between different items or categories. They are great for when you need to display trends over time. They have both x and y values. It is best to use when you have a large set of high numbers. This includes comparing big sales or percentages. It looks similar to a bar chart, but the lines are normally thinner and there are dots/circles on the end of the lines just like the candy. I would not advise to use lollipop charts when showing relationships. All in all, it is a super unique chart type to display your data in a fun way.

Here is my lollipop chart!

My Data:

January $1,350

February $2,003

March $1,894

April $2,609

May $1,521

June $2,109

July $3,100

August $3,780

September $2,356

October $3,009

November $1,467

December $2,891

Lollipop charts can be both vertical and horizontal. This is similar to a scatterplot and a bar chart. It has both x and y values. Using a lollipop chart is good for when you have a large value of numbers and when your number values are high . These are usually used for high percentages such as test grades and more. You can use this chart when you are making a comparison between categories and/or items. It can also be used for ranking. You can use color for the categories and the length of the bar can measure the magnitude. The circle at the end of the line represents the end of the data value and matches up to the number on the y axis.

My example:

The Washington Post shared an article “Maps show the impacts of Hurricane Ian.” Within this article the author shows the comparison of two different cities in Florida that got affected by Hurricane Ian on the same day. The light blue lines show the normal water levels while the turquoise line is how the levels were during the hurricane. After 8a.m. in both graphs, the levels started increasing a huge amount. The only thing that is different is the way the turquoise line is. One is smoother while the other is rigid and bumpy.

The graph I chose shows both general social surveys vs. American National election studies. This graph displayed one side with the general social survey, asking Americans on what side they may see themselves. On the other side of the graph, it showed actual American elections and what people were under. This uses the left side of the graph as a benchmark of what sides Americans say they are on vs. who they actually vote for.