21 Graphs ChatGPT Can Make For You
Did you know that ChatGPT can make graphs from your data?
I hadn’t really thought about it until I ran across a post on LinkedIn with a comment that the chart shown was ChatGPT created.
It got me wondering – I wonder what kind of graphs it’s capable of.
And so I asked it.
And it told me 11 of them.
Then I said, “Is that a complete list?”
And it replied, “Nope. Here are 10 more.”
At that point, I figured 21 was a pretty good selection to represent its capability, especially for an article like this to share with you.
So below is the list that was created for me. Each graph includes:
- A Description
- The best uses for it’s type
- A sample request you’d use when asking ChatGPT for it.
I hope this is helpful!
Stay curious,
Cary
1. Bar Graph
Description: A bar graph displays data using rectangular bars to represent different values. It’s ideal for comparing quantities across different categories.
Best Uses:
- Comparing sales figures for different products.
- Displaying population of various countries.
- Showing number of votes for different candidates.
Example Request:
- “Can you create a bar graph showing the sales figures for different products?”
2. Horizontal Bar Graph
Description: Similar to a bar graph, but with horizontal bars. Useful when category names are long and need more space.
Best Uses:
- Comparing survey responses by category.
- Displaying revenue by company.
Example Request:
- “Generate a horizontal bar graph showing the revenue of various companies.”
3. Line Graph
Description: A line graph uses points connected by lines to show trends over time or continuous data.
Best Uses:
- Displaying monthly sales over a year.
- Showing temperature changes over a week.
- Tracking stock prices over time.
Example Request:
- “Create a line graph showing the monthly sales over the past year.”
4. Pie Chart
Description: A circular chart divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.
Best Uses:
- Showing market share of companies.
- Displaying expense breakdown in a budget.
- Illustrating demographic distribution.
Example Request:
- “Generate a pie chart showing the market share of different companies.”
5. Scatter Plot
Description: A graph with points scattered on a Cartesian plane, used to show relationships between two variables.
Best Uses:
- Showing correlation between height and weight.
- Displaying age versus income.
- Analyzing study time versus test scores.
Example Request:
- “Create a scatter plot showing the relationship between study time and test scores.”
6. Box Plot
Description: A graphical depiction of data through their quartiles, highlighting the median, upper and lower quartiles, and potential outliers.
Best Uses:
- Displaying the distribution of exam scores.
- Showing salary distribution in a company.
- Analyzing property prices in a region.
Example Request:
- “Generate a box plot showing the salary distribution in our company.”
7. Word Cloud
Description: A visual representation of text data where the size of each word indicates its frequency or importance.
Best Uses:
- Analyzing most common words in customer reviews.
- Displaying keywords in a document.
- Visualizing popular tags on social media.
Example Request:
- “Create a word cloud from the text of customer reviews.”
8. Histogram
Description: A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, often used to show frequency distributions.
Best Uses:
- Displaying age distribution of survey respondents.
- Showing frequency of test scores.
- Analyzing income distribution in a city.
Example Request:
- “Generate a histogram showing the age distribution of survey respondents.”
9. Area Chart
Description: Similar to a line chart, but the area below the line is filled, showing the magnitude of change over time.
Best Uses:
- Showing cumulative sales over time.
- Displaying population growth over years.
- Illustrating monthly rainfall accumulation.
Example Request:
- “Create an area chart showing the cumulative sales over the past year.”
10. Stacked Bar Graph
Description: A bar graph where each bar is divided into sub-parts, showing the composition of different categories.
Best Uses:
- Displaying sales by product category and region.
- Showing budget allocation by department.
- Analyzing energy consumption by source over time.
Example Request:
- “Generate a stacked bar graph showing sales by product category and region.”
11. Heatmap
Description: A graphical representation of data where individual values are represented by colors, showing data density or variations.
Best Uses:
- Displaying correlation matrix.
- Analyzing attendance rates across different times and locations.
- Showing sales performance across regions and products.
Example Request:
- “Create a heatmap showing the sales performance across different regions and products.”
12. Bubble Chart
Description: A type of scatter plot where a third dimension is represented by the size of bubbles.
Best Uses:
- Displaying sales volume by region and product category.
- Showing population size by country and GDP.
- Analyzing performance metrics by department and cost.
Example Request:
- “Generate a bubble chart showing sales volume (bubble size) by region (x-axis) and product category (y-axis).”
13. Radar Chart (Spider Chart)
Description: A chart that displays multivariate data on axes starting from the same point, forming a web-like structure.
Best Uses:
- Comparing performance metrics for departments.
- Displaying skill levels of candidates.
- Analyzing survey responses across different factors.
Example Request:
- “Create a radar chart comparing the performance metrics of different departments.”
14. Treemap
Description: A chart that displays hierarchical data using nested rectangles to represent subcategories.
Best Uses:
- Showing sales distribution across product categories and subcategories.
- Displaying budget allocation across departments.
- Analyzing market share by company and product line.
Example Request:
- “Generate a treemap to show the sales distribution across different product categories.”
15. Donut Chart
Description: Similar to a pie chart, but with a hole in the center. It’s useful for showing proportions with additional context.
Best Uses:
- Displaying market share of companies.
- Showing expense breakdown.
- Illustrating survey response proportions.
Example Request:
- “Create a donut chart showing the expense breakdown for different categories.”
16. Gantt Chart
Description: A type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule, showing the start and finish dates of various elements.
Best Uses:
- Project management and scheduling tasks over time.
- Displaying project timelines.
- Analyzing production schedules.
Example Request:
- “Generate a Gantt chart for our software development project timeline.”
17. Waterfall Chart
Description: A chart that shows the cumulative effect of sequential positive or negative values, often used for visualizing financial data.
Best Uses:
- Displaying changes in net income over time.
- Analyzing budget changes over a year.
- Showing sales performance over quarters.
Example Request:
- “Create a waterfall chart to show the changes in monthly profit over the year.”
18. Violin Plot
Description: A combination of a box plot and density plot, showing the distribution of the data across different categories.
Best Uses:
- Displaying salary distribution by department.
- Analyzing test scores by class.
- Showing property prices by neighborhood.
Example Request:
- “Generate a violin plot showing the distribution of salaries by department.”
19. Density Plot
Description: A smoothed, continuous version of a histogram, showing the distribution of a single variable.
Best Uses:
- Displaying distribution of customer ages.
- Analyzing distribution of incomes.
- Showing distribution of test scores.
Example Request:
- “Create a density plot showing the distribution of household incomes.”
20. Pareto Chart
Description: A bar graph where values are ordered in descending order, combined with a cumulative percentage line, useful for identifying significant factors.
Best Uses:
- Identifying common causes of defects in manufacturing.
- Analyzing most frequent customer complaints.
- Displaying major sources of revenue.
Example Request:
- “Generate a Pareto chart to identify the most frequent causes of customer complaints.”
21. Heatmap with Annotations
Description: A heatmap that includes numerical values within the cells, providing additional context.
Best Uses:
- Displaying detailed sales performance across regions.
- Analyzing attendance rates with exact figures.
- Showing correlation matrix with values.
Example Request:
- “Create a heatmap with annotations for the monthly sales data across different store locations.”