Charts Tutorial

Google’s Motion Charts offer a multi-dimensional analysis of multiple metrics. Plotting state-level tobacco control data into four different dimensions can help you spot unique opportunities or disparities.

Instructions for Using the Charts

To begin using these Motion Charts, please follow these steps:

• Once the Motion Chart loads, you’ll see an array of bubbles. Each bubble represents one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
• Now select the four different dimensions to plot your data: X-axis (horizontal), Y-axis (vertical), Color, Size.
• Click on each control to see a menu of metrics you can select from.
• Once you select all four, point your mouse over any bubble to see the numeric value for each of them.
• To highlight a specific state, select that state in the box on the right hand side.
• Press “Play” at the bottom of your chart to see how your keywords perform over time.
• If you click on a bubble and check the “Trails” box underneath the Size control, you can map out the bubble’s movement over time.