๐ Day 41: Cleveland Dot Plot in Python
๐น What is a Cleveland Dot Plot?
A Cleveland Dot Plot is an alternative to a bar chart.
Instead of bars:
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It uses dots
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A thin line connects the dot to the axis
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Makes comparison cleaner and less cluttered
It is great for comparing values across categories.
๐น When Should You Use It?
Use a Cleveland Dot Plot when:
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Comparing multiple categories
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Showing rankings
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Making minimal & clean dashboards
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Replacing heavy bar charts
๐น Example Scenario
Sales by Product:
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Product A → 120
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Product B → 90
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Product C → 150
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Product D → 70
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Product E → 110
๐น Python Code (Beginner Friendly – Matplotlib)
๐น Output Explanation (Beginner Friendly)
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Each dot represents a product.
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The horizontal position shows the sales value.
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The line connects the product name to its value.
๐ The farther right the dot, the higher the sales.
๐ Product C has the highest sales.
๐ Product D has the lowest sales.
It’s easier to compare than thick bars.
๐น Cleveland Dot Plot vs Bar Chart
| Aspect | Dot Plot | Bar Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaner look | ✅ | ❌ |
| Less ink used | ✅ | ❌ |
| Easy comparison | ✅ | ✅ |
| Better for reports | Excellent | Good |
๐น Key Takeaways
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Clean and minimal
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Great for ranking data
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Easier to compare values
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Professional looking visualization



