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TreeMap Chart - Abhiram.m - 12-23-2022
The TreeMap charts are mainly used to demonstrate vast amounts of classified data.
It can be the best choice when users want to view all their hierarchical data at one time. Each rectangle represents a branch in a tree, and it also shows how much data it comprises. The size and position of the boxes are based on the quantitative variable used for the chart. Patterns across the data can be identified using the size and color of the boxes.
Best situation to use TreeMap:
To view all the hierarchical data at one time.
Variations of this chart:
Each rectangle can be colored differently so the user can understand by a glance at how the hierarchical data is structured.