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nikhilgarg
Specialist II
Specialist II

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

Hello,

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

Thanks

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Anonymous
Not applicable

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.

Anonymous
Not applicable

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.

prabhas277
Creator
Creator

HI

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.

sinanozdemir
Specialist III
Specialist III

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

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People tend to like it.

nikhilgarg
Specialist II
Specialist II
Author

Hey,

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

Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi,

please refer for example to this article:

Perceptual Edge - Design Example

Regards.

Chanty4u
MVP
MVP

Hi,

PFA,

Please find below documents hope that helps you

Thank you

Suresh

Anonymous
Not applicable

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.