Question

When choosing between a line plot

and a line graph, when is it better to
use a line plot? When is it better to
use a line graph?

Answer 1

It is best to chose a line graph when smaller changes exist, such as changes over short or long periods of time. It is best to use a line plot to track bigger changes over periods of time as opposed to small ones.

Answer 2

Generally, it is better to use a Line Graph if your raw data includes non-numeric values. If your raw data only has numeric values, use a Scatter Plot. You can use a Line Graph if you want to label your horizontal axis with text labels. These labels can represent evenly spaced values as days, weeks, and years.