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===Advantages=== # Easy to read and interpret: Bar charts are easy to read and interpret, even for people without a background in statistics or data visualization. The bars make it easy to compare values and see trends, making it a useful tool for communicating information to a wide range of audiences. # Can handle large amounts of data: Bar charts can handle large amounts of data and still provide a clear representation of the information. The bars can be made narrow or wide to fit a large number of categories or data points, and the use of color or patterns can make it easier to distinguish between them. # Customizable: Bar charts can be customized to suit the needs of the user. For example, the color, width, and height of the bars can be adjusted to make the chart more visually appealing, and labels and annotations can be added to provide additional information. # Useful for comparing values: Bar charts are particularly useful for comparing values between categories or data points. They allow for quick identification of differences and similarities, making it easy to draw conclusions and make decisions.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last=Reid |first=Nathalie |date=2018-01-12 |title=Data Visualization: A Guide to Visual Storytelling for Libraries |url=http://jmla.pitt.edu/ojs/jmla/article/view/346 |journal=Journal of the Medical Library Association |volume=106 |issue=1 |pages=135 |doi=10.5195/jmla.2018.346 |issn=1558-9439 |pmc=5764581}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Healy |first=Kieran Joseph |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1032356534 |title=Data visualization : a practical introduction |date=2019 |isbn=978-0-691-18161-5 |location=Princeton, New Jersey |oclc=1032356534}}</ref>
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