timeplot
A timeplot, in data visualization, is a graphic that presents data points in chronological order with time as a primary axis. It is commonly used to display time series, event sequences, or timelines, allowing viewers to observe how values change over time or how events unfold.
Common forms include line plots where values are connected across consecutive time stamps; scatter plots where
Key design considerations: choosing the time unit (seconds, days, years), deciding on a linear or logarithmic
Applications: finance for stock prices, meteorology for weather measurements, web analytics for user activity, epidemiology for
See also: time series, line chart, timeline, sparkline, calendar heatmap, data visualization.