Data Visualization Questions & Answers
Q1. Explain the significance of body and wicks in a candlestick chart?
In a candlestick chart:
- The **body** represents the range between the opening and closing prices.
- If the body is filled or red, it means the closing price was lower than the opening price (bearish).
- If the body is hollow or green, it means the closing price was higher than the opening price
(bullish).
- The **wicks** (also called shadows) are the thin lines above and below the body.
- The **upper wick** shows the highest price during the time period.
- The **lower wick** shows the lowest price during the time period.
Together, they provide a clear picture of price movement and market sentiment.
Q2. What is the Doji pattern in a candlestick chart and what does it indicate?
A Doji is a candlestick pattern where the **opening and closing prices are nearly equal**, resulting in
a very small body.
**What it indicates:**
- Market **indecision** between buyers and sellers.
- Often appears at the **end of trends** and may signal a **reversal**.
**Types of Doji:**
1. Standard Doji
2. Long-legged Doji
3. Dragonfly Doji
4. Gravestone Doji
Q3. How is a pie chart different from a bar chart in terms of data representation?
Pie Chart:
- Shows **part-to-whole relationships** (percentages of 100%).
- Circular chart divided into slices.
- Best for showing composition.
Bar Chart:
- Compares **values across categories**.
- Uses bars (vertical or horizontal).
- Better for precise value comparison and large datasets.
Q4. Advantages and disadvantages of a radar chart?
Advantages:
1. Compares **multiple variables** easily.
2. Highlights **patterns or profiles**.
3. Compact and visual.
Disadvantages:
1. Hard to read with **too many variables**.
2. Not ideal for **exact values**.
3. Can be **misleading** if not scaled properly.
Q5. List three scenarios or applications where bar charts are more effective than line charts.
1. **Comparing categories at a point in time** (e.g., product sales).
2. **Showing rankings** (e.g., top countries by population).
3. **Displaying survey results** (e.g., responses to a questionnaire).
Q6. What is a histogram and how is it different from a bar chart?
Histogram:
- Used for **continuous numerical data**.
- Shows **frequency distribution**.
- Bars are **touching** to indicate continuity.
Bar Chart:
- Used for **categorical data**.
- Compares **individual values**.
- Bars are **separated** to show distinct categories.