What is meant by Pivot tables and pivot diagrams?
"Pivot tables and pivot charts" are tools for data analysis in spreadsheet and data visualization software. They allow users to quickly and effectively analyze large amounts of data, identify patterns, and visualize relationships by aggregating and presenting data in various ways.
Typical functions of software in the "pivot tables and pivot charts" domain include:
- Data aggregation: The software allows users to aggregate data in pivot tables based on various criteria such as sums, averages, minimums, maximums, etc.
- Dynamic reshaping of data: Users can quickly change the arrangement and representation of data in pivot tables by dragging and dropping fields or applying filters.
- Drill-down analysis: Users can navigate through the data of the pivot table to view more detailed information at a lower level of hierarchy.
- Creation of pivot charts: The software enables users to create pivot charts from the aggregated data in pivot tables to visually represent trends, patterns, and relationships.
- Interactive visualization: Users can interact with pivot charts to filter, sort, and group data to explore different aspects of the data.
- Automatic updating: The software can automatically update data in pivot tables and charts when the underlying data changes.
