Charts & Visualizations
Heat Map
Heat maps display data in a matrix format where individual values are represented by colors. The intensity or hue of each cell indicates the magnitude of the corresponding value, making it easy to spot patterns and variations across two dimensions.
Definition
Heat maps display data in a matrix format where individual values are represented by colors. The intensity or hue of each cell indicates the magnitude of the corresponding value, making it easy to spot patterns and variations across two dimensions.
Examples
Website traffic by hour (columns) and day (rows)
Chart Visualization
This example includes an interactive chart visualization with 2 data points.
Chart type: heatmap
Usage
Best Used For
- Visualizing patterns in large datasets
- Showing correlation matrices
- Identifying clusters and outliers
- Comparing categories across two dimensions
Data Requirements
[Object]
Limitations
Important Considerations
- ⚠Color perception can vary between viewers
- ⚠Limited to two primary dimensions
- ⚠May require careful color scale selection
- ⚠Can be difficult to read exact values
Best Used For
- Visualizing patterns in large datasets
- Showing correlation matrices
- Identifying clusters and outliers
- Comparing categories across two dimensions
