Check out the following graphic by Dr. Andrew V. Abela to decide which visualization to use for your data project: 6a00d8341bfd2e53ef0263ec2ab026200c-pi (792×612) (typepad.com).
The following link provides information on choosing the right visualization for your data project: Chart Chooser | Highcharts
You may also find the following visualization catalog useful as it organizes data visualizations by function and type: The Data Visualisation Catalogue (datavizcatalogue.com). (Images are not exhaustive)