Time series

There are a variety of ways to see patterns over time, using cues such as length, direction, position

Bar graph

useful for discreet points in time

Line chart

Lines can make it easier to see trends

Dot plot

Shows distinct points but might need line to show trend if not much data

Dot-bar graph

Focuses more on the endpoints than a bar graph

Cycles

Time of day, day of the week, and month of the year repeat themselves, so it is often beneficial to align the segments in time.

Radial plot

Similar to line chart but wraps around

Calendar

Patterns for days of week seen more easily than views above