Pareto Chart
A combination chart that sorts categorical bars in descending order of magnitude and overlays a secondary line showing the running cumulative percentage, built as a Chart.js mixed bar + line with two y-axes. Encodes the 80/20 principle visually: the line typically rises sharply o
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When to use this template
A Pareto chart makes it easy to identify the "vital few" categories that contribute most significantly to an overall outcome, separating them from the "trivial many." Analysts use it to prioritize efforts by focusing on the causes or factors that will yield the greatest impact.
- Datasets with distinct, non-overlapping categorical items.
- Each category possessing a quantifiable, summable value.
- Data where categories can be ranked by their associated value.
- When identifying the most impactful few contributors is the goal.
- Suitable for datasets with a moderate number of categories (e.g., 5-30).
- Values representing frequency, cost, duration, or impact.