Line graph
Line chart
This is a chart with points connected by lines to show trends and changes in data over time.
Focus on showing trends or changes over time rather than individual data points. Clearly label the axes with the time period and units of measurement. Too many lines will clutter up the chart and make it difficult to compare multiple trends. Don't use if your data isn't continuous or if there are too many fluctuations to easily see an overall trend.
To track changes in sentiment towards a specific topic over time.
Over the past five years, how has your company's view of the importance of environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions changed?
Date/Time response, Multiple mention, Numerical response, Rating scale, Single mention