Cleveland dot plots are horizontal dot charts with category labels and optional reference lines. Designed by William Cleveland, they reduce chart clutter compared to traditional bar charts and draw attention to the data points themselves.
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Horizontal dot plot with category labels — a minimalist alternative to bar charts.