Pareto

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A Pareto chart is a type of chart which contains both bars and a line graph. It displays categories of data in descending order. A Pareto chart will highlight the most important among a set of factors.

NHSI England guidance

Pareto analysis helps to identify changes which will result in the greatest benefits. It is a useful tool when you have to decide between many possible courses of action and resources are limited.