Focus on the data in the Venn diagram, not on its appearance. Provide the data in brief statements. Give a summary if one is immediately apparent. Include the caption only if it is not accessible from ...

Our opening quote contended that Venn diagrams are overrated. Even those who agree must admit that they have a curious allure ...

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A Venn diagram can show data sets such as preferences in market research. When sets intersect (overlap), the elements in the intersection are members of both sets. When the sets have no elements ...