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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Bluehorseshoe ✧  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: sorta OT: graphics of company fundamentals
Date: 10/22/23 3:34 PM
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If you ask me, the point of graphics is to clarify underlying data.

I could not agree more.

The 'radar chart' touches a bit of a nerve with me. It is LOVED by all consultants and over/mis used entirely too much by them. One can completely understand the motivation though. Toss in some radar chart data into any project report out and you are guaranteed to have at least one company executive inspired by a sexy chart they have never seen before. The five consultants on contract will then spend the next hour explaining how the chart should be read and interpreted. A fantastic way to bill additional hours or potentially extend a project to add new dashboard views that will never be used.

I won't continue my rant on constant misuse of pie charts. Just don't do it.

Jeff

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