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The 'Variance chart' and the 'Trend Chart' differ in their focus and presentation of data. The 'Variance chart' is used to highlight short-term shifts in metrics, emphasizing changes from month to month. It presents the exact percentage differences between consecutive months, providing a detailed view of monthly fluctuations. On the other hand, the 'Trend Chart' paints a broader, long-term picture, tracking trends over a longer period. It may not provide the detailed monthly changes that a Variance chart does.
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The 'Variance chart' is used to discern short-term shifts in metrics, emphasizing month-to-month changes. Instead of painting a broader, long-term picture like the Trend Chart, the Variance chart zeroes in on monthly fluctuations, presenting the exact percentage differences between consecutive months.
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