+
+{ align=right loading=lazy width="50%"}
+
+Index plots are visual tools used in retail analytics to compare different categories or segments against a baseline or
+average value, typically set at 100. Index plots allow analysts to:
+
+Quickly identify which categories over- or underperform relative to the average
+Compare performance across diverse categories on a standardized scale
+Highlight areas of opportunity or concern in retail operations
+Easily communicate relative performance to stakeholders without revealing sensitive absolute numbers
+
+In retail contexts, index plots are valuable for:
+
+Comparing sales performance across product categories
+Analyzing customer segment behavior against the overall average
+Evaluating store or regional performance relative to company-wide metrics
+Identifying high-potential areas for growth or investment
+
+By normalizing data to an index, these plots facilitate meaningful comparisons and help focus attention on significant
+deviations from expected performance, supporting more informed decision-making in retail strategy and operations.
+
+
+
+{ align=right loading=lazy width="50%"}
+
+A Customer Decision Hierarchy (CDH), also known as a Customer Decision Tree, is a powerful tool in retail analytics that
+ visually represents the sequential steps and criteria customers use when making purchase decisions within a specific
+ product category. Here's a brief summary of its purpose and utility:
+
+CDHs allow analysts to:
+
+- Map out the hierarchical structure of customer decision-making processes
+- Identify key product attributes that drive purchase decisions
+- Understand product substitutions and alternatives customers consider
+- Prioritize product attributes based on their importance to customers
+
+In retail contexts, CDHs are valuable for:
+
+- Optimizing product assortments and shelf layouts
+- Developing targeted marketing strategies
+- Identifying opportunities for new product development
+- Understanding competitive dynamics within a category
+
+By visualizing the decision-making process, CDHs help retailers align their offerings and strategies with customer
+preferences, potentially increasing sales and customer satisfaction. They provide insights into how customers navigate
+choices, enabling more effective category management and merchandising decisions.
+
+
+
+{ align=right loading=lazy width="50%"}
+
+PASTE TEXT HERE
+
+
+
+Example:
+
+```python
+PASTE CODE HERE
+```
diff --git a/docs/assets/images/analysis_modules/customer_decision_hierarchy.svg b/docs/assets/images/analysis_modules/customer_decision_hierarchy.svg
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b3693bcc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/assets/images/analysis_modules/customer_decision_hierarchy.svg
@@ -0,0 +1,2795 @@
+
+
+
diff --git a/docs/assets/images/analysis_modules/index_plot.svg b/docs/assets/images/analysis_modules/index_plot.svg
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..ee42624a
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+++ b/docs/assets/images/analysis_modules/index_plot.svg
@@ -0,0 +1,2153 @@
+
+
+
diff --git a/pyretailscience/standard_graphs.py b/pyretailscience/standard_graphs.py
index 1d00d343..30fbe5b4 100644
--- a/pyretailscience/standard_graphs.py
+++ b/pyretailscience/standard_graphs.py
@@ -185,7 +185,26 @@ def index_plot( # noqa: C901, PLR0913 (ignore complexity and line length)
include_only_groups: list[any] | None = None,
**kwargs: dict[str, any],
) -> SubplotBase:
- """Plots the value_col over time.
+ """Creates an index plot.
+
+ Index plots are visual tools used in retail analytics to compare different categories or segments against a
+ baseline or average value, typically set at 100. Index plots allow analysts to:
+
+ Quickly identify which categories over- or underperform relative to the average
+ Compare performance across diverse categories on a standardized scale
+ Highlight areas of opportunity or concern in retail operations
+ Easily communicate relative performance to stakeholders without revealing sensitive absolute numbers
+
+ In retail contexts, index plots are valuable for:
+
+ Comparing sales performance across product categories
+ Analyzing customer segment behavior against the overall average
+ Evaluating store or regional performance relative to company-wide metrics
+ Identifying high-potential areas for growth or investment
+
+ By normalizing data to an index, these plots facilitate meaningful comparisons and help focus attention on
+ significant deviations from expected performance, supporting more informed decision-making in retail strategy and
+ operations.
Args:
df (pd.DataFrame): The dataframe to plot.