When visually comparing the distribution of a continuous variable (e.g., customer spending) across several discrete categories (e.g., customer segments), which chart type is typically more informative than a simple bar chart of averages?

When visually comparing the distribution of a continuous variable across several discrete categories, a Box Plot, also known as a Box-and-Whisker Plot, is typically more informative than a simple bar chart of averages. A continuous variable is a variable that can take any value within a given range, such as customer spending which can be any monetary value. Discrete categories are distinct, separate groups, like customer segments (e.g., 'New Customers', 'Loyal Customers'). A simple bar chart of averages would only display a single summary statistic, usually the mean or average, for the continuous variable within each discrete category. For instance, it would show the average spending for each customer....