What is a Sankey Diagram and Why Use It?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the definition and utility of Sankey diagrams, exploring their meaning, applications, and potential advantages. Participants express varying levels of understanding and seek clarification on when and how these diagrams are used.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the value of Sankey diagrams, expressing a lack of understanding regarding their purpose and usage.
  • Another participant suggests that Sankey diagrams provide good visual representations and are particularly useful for displays like posters.
  • A participant seeks additional advantages of using Sankey diagrams and requests a description that could be shared with a friend.
  • One reply suggests using Google for more information, providing a link to a website about Sankey diagrams.
  • A participant expresses dissatisfaction with the previous response, indicating a need for a specific Sankey diagram related to electricity efficiency, including sources like solar and wind power.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the usefulness of Sankey diagrams, with some advocating for their visual benefits while others remain skeptical about their value.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the specific applications of Sankey diagrams, particularly in relation to energy efficiency, indicating a need for clearer examples or definitions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in data visualization, energy efficiency, or those seeking to understand the practical applications of Sankey diagrams may find this discussion relevant.

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What do you honestly define a sankey diagram to be? I really don't think there's any point in using it. I mean, why would it help someone, what is the meaning of it and how is it used or when is it used..

I really don't have an understanding of this..maybe you do?
 
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They give good visual representations and are useful for displays such as posters.
 
Anyone else? Any more advantages for using it? Any way you could describe to a friend what it is?
 
? Not much help lol.

I need help finding one for Electricity efficiency. Solar, Wind Power, Wave Power, GeoThermal etc.
 

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