Histogram
A histogram showing the distribution of continuous data in bins. Supply raw values or pre-binned data. Useful for response times, age distributions, or test scores.
Template details
- chart
- histogram
- distribution
- frequency
- statistics
- d3
When to use this template
This visualization reveals the underlying distribution of a single continuous numerical variable. It helps identify the frequency of data points within specified ranges, making patterns like skewness, outliers, and central tendency immediately apparent. Analysts use it to understand the shape and spread of data, informing decisions about data cleaning, statistical modeling, or performance monitoring.
- Single continuous numerical variable with many observations
- Data where understanding frequency across value ranges is critical
- Identifying data clusters, gaps, or unusual values within a dataset
- Univariate analysis of quantitative measurements or scores
- Datasets requiring visual assessment of data spread and shape
- Comparing the distribution of a variable across different groups