Histogram

Show frequency distribution of continuous data

Beginner

Perfect For

  • Analyzing test score distributions
  • Understanding age demographics
  • Examining income ranges

Chart Details

Category: Distribution

Complexity: Beginner

Best Practice: Use clear labels and appropriate colors

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Chart.js Implementation

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Implementation Code

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const config = {
  type: 'bar',
  data: {
    labels: ['0-10', '10-20', '20-30', '30-40', '40-50', '50-60', '60-70', '70-80', '80-90', '90-100'],
    datasets: [{
      label: 'Frequency',
      data: [5, 12, 25, 32, 28, 18, 12, 6, 2, 1],
      backgroundColor: 'rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.7)',
      borderColor: 'rgb(99, 102, 241)',
      borderWidth: 1,
      barPercentage: 1.0,
      categoryPercentage: 1.0
    }]
  },
  options: {
    responsive: true,
    plugins: {
      title: {
        display: true,
        text: 'Test Score Distribution'
      },
      legend: {
        display: false
      }
    },
    scales: {
      x: {
        display: true,
        title: {
          display: true,
          text: 'Score Range'
        }
      },
      y: {
        display: true,
        title: {
          display: true,
          text: 'Frequency'
        },
        beginAtZero: true
      }
    }
  }
};

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Tips & Best Practices

Design Guidelines

  • Use consistent color schemes across your dashboard
  • Ensure sufficient contrast for accessibility
  • Keep labels clear and concise

Performance Tips

  • Limit data points for better performance
  • Use animation sparingly for large datasets
  • Consider data aggregation for time series