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A parallel coordinates chart is a type of data visualization that displays multiple variables or dimensions of data along parallel axes. Each variable is represented by a vertical axis, and a line is drawn between each point on the chart to connect the values of each variable for that point. The result is a set of parallel lines that represent each data point, with the intersections of the lines indicating the values of each variable for that point.

Parallel coordinates charts are useful for visualizing and exploring multivariate data, particularly when there are many variables or dimensions. They can be used to identify patterns and relationships between variables, and to compare the behavior of different groups or categories within the data.

Parallel coordinates charts can also be used to detect outliers, which are data points that do not fit the general pattern of the other data points. Outliers can be identified as lines that deviate significantly from the other lines on the chart.