B : base chart

base chart

The part of a chart that contains the main chart data, typically, the most important data in the chart. Every chart uses a base chart. Some charts also include study charts, which display below the base chart, or data plotted on a second y-axis. Figure G-5 shows a base chart.

Figure G-5  Base chart
Related terms

chart, data, study chart

Contrast with

combination chart, dual y-axis chart


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