What are the components called that display data and charts on dashboards?

Widgets are the specific elements used to display data and charts on dashboards in various applications, including business intelligence tools and dashboards like those found in Kinaxis RapidResponse. They serve as interactive visual representations of data that allow users to monitor key performance indicators and metrics at a glance. By providing a way to visualize data through various formats such as graphs, tables, and other visual aids, widgets enhance data interpretation and decision-making processes.

While panels, modules, and components can be related to the overall structure or functionality of a dashboard, they are not the specific term used to denote the individual data display elements. Panels might refer to sections of a dashboard, modules could imply self-contained functional units within a system, and components often indicate parts of a broader architecture rather than specific visual displays. Therefore, widgets are the correct choice as they directly denote the tools used for showcasing visual data on dashboards.