Shows data distribution through quartiles — minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum. Each box spans Q1 to Q3 with a median line inside, and whiskers extend to the min and max values.
Things Get Hot — Spacecraft Re-entry Temperatures (°C)
Best for
- Comparing distributions across categories
- Identifying outliers and data spread
- Showing statistical summaries at a glance
Avoid when
- Audience is unfamiliar with statistical concepts
- You need to show individual data points — use a strip or bee swarm plot
- Data has only a few values per category
Alternatives: Violin Chart