Proportional area chart ordered

This is like the proportional area chart, but you put shapes and symbols of different sizes into an order that shows a ranking.

Tips for use and when NOT to use

Use simple shapes such as circles and squares that are easy to compare visually, or symbols that are easily recognisable and relevant to your data. Make sure that the scaling of your symbols is consistent and easy to interpret, and label each shape with its value. Don't use if your data has negative values or if the differences in values are too small to be seen easily from the sizes. Don't use if you want to accurately show values — this chart is typically used for presentational purposes rather than for analysis. And don't use if the order of the categories is not inherently meaningful.

Use case / Examples

Rank the top 10 most common challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises when they adopt new technologies.

Question example:

Rank the top five factors that influence your decision to partner with a technology vendor.

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Multiple mention, Numerical response, Ranking question, Rating scale, Single mention