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Which practice best reflects the principle of simplicity when designing a business chart?

Removing unnecessary gridlines and decoration so the key message stands out reflects simplicity. A clean chart directs the audience to the data. Adding 3-D effects, crowding in every series or mixing chart types for each point increases clutter and reduces understanding.

  1. AAdding decorative 3-D effects and background images
  2. BIncluding every available data series in one chart
  3. CRemoving unnecessary gridlines and decoration so the key message stands outCorrect
  4. DUsing a different chart type for each data point

Explanation

Simplicity means removing elements that do not help the message, such as heavy gridlines, 3-D effects and decoration, so attention goes to the data. The other options add clutter or confusion.

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