Specialized
Radar / Spider Chart
Variables plotted on radial axes from a center point, showing multivariate profiles.
Player Comparison
Skill profile overlay
View data (6 rows)
| Player A | Player B | Attribute |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | 70 | Speed |
| 78 | 90 | Shooting |
| 82 | 75 | Passing |
| 90 | 68 | Dribbling |
| 60 | 85 | Defense |
| 72 | 80 | Physical |
Use a radar / spider chart when…
- Comparing 3-8 attributes of items
- Skill profiles, product comparisons
- When shape/pattern matters
Avoid when…
- More than 8 axes
- Precise comparison (use bar)
- When some axes have very different scales
Data it needs
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Min Rows | 3 |
| Min Columns | 4 |
| Column Types | stringnumbernumbernumber |
Visual anatomy
Marks
polygonline
Channels
position (radial)color-hue
Axes
one variable per axis, all sharing the origin
Guiding principles
Consider instead
Common mistakes
Too many axes
Different scales on axes without normalization
History
Used since the 1800s in meteorology; popularized in business by management consultants.
Accessibility notes
Provide data table as alternative. List attribute values for each item.
Related reading
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