See how a running total differs from a rate of change using parcel deliveries...

https://penelopesnewchat.yousher.com/how-do-i-label-axes-so-totals-and-rates-do-not-get-mixed-up

See how a running total differs from a rate of change using parcel deliveries and rainfall. The article explains what each number counts, why units matter, and how choosing a time window—an hour, a day, or a week—changes what a chart can tell you.