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When we should use Mekko Chart and how does it differs from Bar chart?

nikhilgarg — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 13:50:35 GMT

Hello,

Can anyone tell me when we should use Mekko Chart and how does it differs from Bar chart.

Thanks

Re: When we should use Mekko Chart and how does it differs from Bar chart?

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 13:57:10 GMT

Hi,

if I remember right mekko chart present data using variable width bars. So mekko chart can display up to three levels of data in a two dimensional chart.

I studied this but I'm not aan expert of mekko chart.

I hope this can help you.

Regards.

Re: When we should use Mekko Chart and how does it differs from Bar chart?

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 14:18:15 GMT

I do this example, I hope this can help you (as I said you use mekko chart when you want to visualize three levels in a bidimensional chart).

Regards.

Re: When we should use Mekko Chart and how does it differs from Bar chart?

prabhas277 — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 14:53:52 GMT

QlikView Mekko charts — Mekko charts present data using variable width bars. They can display up to three levels of data in a two dimensional chart. Mekko charts are useful in such areas as market analysis. and it has 1 dimension and number of expression.

BarChart: bar chart is used comparison among the the items and also bar chart having 2 dimensions and number of expressions.

Re: When we should use Mekko Chart and how does it differs from Bar chart?

sinanozdemir — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 20:29:22 GMT

I like using Mekko charts as filters if I am designing a dashboard.

People tend to like it.

Re: When we should use Mekko Chart and how does it differs from Bar chart?

nikhilgarg — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 05:49:30 GMT

Hey,

Thanks but can you plz explain what you mean by 3 levels in 2 dimensional chart ?

Re: When we should use Mekko Chart and how does it differs from Bar chart?

Anonymous — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 08:37:14 GMT

Hi,

please refer for example to this article:

Perceptual Edge - Design Example

Regards.

Re: When we should use Mekko Chart and how does it differs from Bar chart?

Chanty4u — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 11:13:32 GMT

Hi,

PFA,

Please find below documents hope that helps you

Thank you

Suresh

Re: When we should use Mekko Chart and how does it differs from Bar chart?

Anonymous — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 12:10:12 GMT

Hi Nikhil,

Bar Chart:

Comparison of similar measurements Ex. a) Actual vs. budget- money to money. Quarter to Quarter b) Time to Time c) Top N- categorized values (sales reps, customers etc) avoid: comparisons with different units ($ and Qty)

Mekko chart:

Data using variable width bars

a) 3D measurement chart- Amount, Quantity and no. of customers

b) Market analysis.