Charts: A great way to illustrate data results. Helps
readers understand and give meaning to data.
Instead of simply using numbers, charts give a visual
(lots of people prefer to read charts than numbers)
Parts of Chart:
1) Title
2) X axis (w/title)
3) Y axis ( w/title)
4) Legend (some charts may not have one)
Types of Charts/Graphs:
1) Line: displays data using lines, great for showing changes over time
2) Bar: displays data using columns, great for comparing categories
3) Pie: displays data using a circle, great for comparing parts of a whole
Pictograph-Use pictures to illustrate data
Can be used with any type of graph
In order to create a Chart, FIRST YOU NEED TO ORGANIZE YOUR DATA; COLUMNS IS
THE BEST APPROACH!
We would like to show how the
value of Sarah's car has declined
since it was first purchased on 2001
Question: Which type of
chart should we use?
Hint
CHART
Line Chart/Graph: Great for showing trends, changes over time.
Use a Line chart when you want to illustrate decreases or increase.
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We want to compare the incarceration by race
Race
Number incarcerated(in
hundred thousands)
Whites
292
Race
Latinos 957
Blacks
2531
Which type of Chart should we use?
Hint
Chart
Bar Graph:
Great for displaying or comparing different categories
The following are the ingredients for a dessert treat:
We want to show the different ingredients that are used to bake one dessert
Which type of chart should we use?
Hint
Chart
Dessert Ingredients
Pictographs
References for class-work
Teenage Pregnancy (15-19)
http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/USTPtrends.pdf
STD's by age
http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/USTPtrends.pdf
Excel 2007 Chart Tutorial:
http://spreadsheets.about.com/od/excelcharts/ss/line_graph.htm