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Understanding Compound Bar Graphs

A compound bar graph displays subdivisions of data using separate, adjacent bars of different textures or colors. It shows comparisons between subdivisions rather than total values. To create one, input categorical and numerical data into a column chart in Microsoft Office and add titles and labels. Examples show awareness levels by age and domain in Figure 1 and school pass rates over time in Figure 2. Compound bar graphs are visually strong for comparing two to three data sets but work best for discrete values and may require explanation. Line graphs are better for trends while bar graphs are better for period comparisons.

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Understanding Compound Bar Graphs

A compound bar graph displays subdivisions of data using separate, adjacent bars of different textures or colors. It shows comparisons between subdivisions rather than total values. To create one, input categorical and numerical data into a column chart in Microsoft Office and add titles and labels. Examples show awareness levels by age and domain in Figure 1 and school pass rates over time in Figure 2. Compound bar graphs are visually strong for comparing two to three data sets but work best for discrete values and may require explanation. Line graphs are better for trends while bar graphs are better for period comparisons.

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Compound Bar Graph

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Sarmiento, Jonathan Alcantara, Caren Dixie Fectia, Leslie Madrigal, Jovelyn Mataagan, Michael Quitoran, Cora

Definition
A multiple bar chart is a bar chart in which two or more separate bars are used to present subdivisions of a category. It does not show the overall total of a category, but illustrates the comparative total of each of the subdivisions more clearly. It uses keys to distinguish between one sub-division from another.

Parts of a Compound Bar Graph

How to Make
Microsoft Office
Insert Chart Select type (Column style) Input Data Add Title and Labels

Example 1
Figure 1. BSE Awareness Levels by Age and Domain
3.5 3

2.5

Awarenes Level

2 <24 1.5 >25

0.5

0
Cognitive Psychomotor Domain Affective Average

Example 2
Figure 2. Annual NLE First Timer Passrates by School

100 90 80 70 Percentage 60 UB 50 UC BSU SLU

40
30

20
10 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year

Compound Bar Graph


Advantages Visually strong Can easily compare two or three data sets Represents frequency Easy to prepare Versatile Widely used Disadvantages Use only with discrete data Fail to reveal key assumptions May require additional explanation

When to use a bar graph and when to use a line graph?


A line graph is better for showing trends and patterns. A bar graph is better for comparing periods - say February with September, because on a line graph a point can be missed in traversing the graph.

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