A Step Plot is a type of line plot where data points are connected by horizontal and vertical line segments instead of a continuous curve. This creates a staircase-like appearance, making it particularly useful for representing data that changes at specific intervals rather than continuously. Step plots are ideal for time series data with sudden jumps, such as stock prices, interest rates, or inventory levels. They clearly show points where values change, making them useful in control systems, signal processing, and pricing models. Step plots are especially valuable when working with categorical time-based data, piecewise constant signals, or when precise change points matter.

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Graph Features: Step