Chart Renderer
Deepfield automatically selects appropriate chart types based on your question types. You can switch between available views to find the best visualization.
Quick Reference
Question Type | Available Charts |
Multiple Choice | Bar, Pie, 100% Stacked, Spider/Radar |
Numeric | Box Plot, Histogram |
Matrix | Stacked Bar |
Ranking | Ranking Bar |
Allocation | Allocation Ranking |
Open Text | Word Frequency, Theme Breakdown |
Pie Chart View
Circular chart showing proportions as slices.
Best For
Parts of a whole
Single-select with 2-5 options
Quick visual of dominant responses
Features
Donut style with center total
Click slices to filter
Legend with percentages
📝 Note: Avoid pie charts with more than 6 options. Use bar charts for many categories.
Spider/Radar Chart View
Multi-axis chart with values on radiating axes.
Best For
Comparing multiple dimensions
Profile comparisons
Questions with 3+ options
Features
Each axis represents an option
Polygon shape shows pattern
Falls back to bar if <3 options
Stacked 100% Bar Chart View
Single bar divided into colored segments showing proportions.
Best For
Compact proportion display
Side-by-side breakdown comparison
When relative distribution matters more than absolutes
Features
Segments show percentages
Color-coded by option
Compact for dashboards
Breakdown Chart View
Segmented views comparing across dimensions.
Best For
Persona comparisons
Theme analysis
Cross-tabulation
Features
Grouped or stacked bars per segment
Consistent color coding
Click to drill down
Bar Charts
Horizontal bars showing counts or percentages.
Standard Bar
Default visualization
Shows frequency per option
Click to filter responses
Grouped Bar
Multiple series side-by-side
Used in breakdowns
Compare segments directly
Histogram
Distribution of numeric values across ranges.
Display Elements
Bars show count per quartile
Color gradient Q1-Q4
Average marker line
Best For
Understanding clustering
Identifying common ranges
Distribution shape
Box Plot
Statistical distribution through quartiles.
Display Elements
Whiskers: Min and max values
Box: Interquartile range (Q1-Q3)
White line: Median
Orange diamond: Mean
Best For
Understanding spread
Identifying outliers
Comparing distributions
Matrix Charts
Matrix Stacked Bar View
One stacked bar per row showing rating distribution.
Display
Row per item
Segments per scale option
Color-coded scale
Best For
Comparing items on same scale
Identifying strongest/weakest
Pattern spotting
Chart Features
Interactive Elements
Feature | Action |
Click | Filter responses |
Hover | View tooltips |
Legend | Toggle series |
Chart Switching
Change visualization type:
Click chart type selector
Choose available option
View updates immediately
Adding Breakdowns
Click "Compare By"
Select dimension
View segmented data
Choosing Charts
For Stakeholders
Audience | Recommended |
Executives | Pie, simple bar |
Analysts | Box plots, breakdowns |
Teams | Stacked, spider |
For Presentation
Goal | Chart |
Show winner | Bar chart |
Show proportion | Pie chart |
Show distribution | Histogram |
Show comparison | Stacked bar |
Show profile | Spider chart |
Best Practices
Start simple: Bar charts are familiar
Match data type: Use appropriate chart for question type
Consider sample size: Small segments may be unreliable
Add context: Include breakdowns for depth
Test readability: Ensure charts are clear