Interpreting Line Graphs

Line graphs are designed to show how data changes over time. In statistics, we call this a trend. This visualization compares the scoring averages (Points Per Game) of WNBA legends Diana Taurasi and DeWanna Bonner over their careers.

Use the chart above to explore. Hover over points to see stats, or click names in the legend to toggle lines. You can see how the lines connect the dots to show the "zig-zag" path of their individual seasons.

How to Interpret the Graph

• Trends: Is the line generally going up (improving) or down (declining)?
• Clusters: Are there groups of years where the performance was very consistent (a "peak" period)?
• Outliers: Are there any years that stick out as being unusually high or low compared to the rest of the career?