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Effect plot

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Effect plot
Effect plots work by identifying high-order terms in a generalised linear model, a statistical technique. Once these terms are identified fitted values are derived and plotted for the relevant groups.
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Source:
Fox, J. (2003) Effect displays in R for generalised linear models. Journal of Statistical Software 8:15, 1–27 (Visualisation information web site)
http://addictedtor.free.fr/graphiques/RGraphGallery.php?graph=124
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Benefits & pitfalls to avoid
  • Line-charts imply that data is continuously changing. If your data is discrete you might consider a bar-chart instead.
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  • Comparative charts are used to compare things such as performance, ranks, changes or characteristics. Basic comparative charts can be created in standard applications such as Excel using line graphs.