Charts & Visualizations
Network Graph
Network graphs (also known as node-link diagrams) represent relationships between entities by displaying them as nodes (vertices) connected by edges (links). They are particularly effective at showing complex relationships, dependencies, and flow within systems.
Definition
Network graphs (also known as node-link diagrams) represent relationships between entities by displaying them as nodes (vertices) connected by edges (links). They are particularly effective at showing complex relationships, dependencies, and flow within systems.
Examples
Simple social network connections with edge weights
Chart Visualization
This example includes an interactive chart visualization with 0 data points.
Chart type: network
Usage
Best Used For
- Visualizing relationships and connections between entities
- Analyzing social networks, organizational structures, or system dependencies
- Identifying clusters, central nodes, and bridges
- Mapping information flow or pathways
Data Requirements
[Object]
Limitations
Important Considerations
- ⚠Can become cluttered and unreadable with many nodes/edges ('hairball' effect)
- ⚠Node placement (layout algorithm) significantly impacts readability and interpretation
- ⚠Edge crossings can obscure relationships
- ⚠Difficult to represent quantitative edge weights clearly without visual overload
Best Used For
- Visualizing relationships and connections between entities
- Analyzing social networks, organizational structures, or system dependencies
- Identifying clusters, central nodes, and bridges
- Mapping information flow or pathways
