Unit 1: Data Representation

Learning Outcomes:

  1. To compare how different graphs represent the same data
  2. To identify the advantages and disadvantages of different graphs.
  3. To explore how data can be misrepresented.
  4. To justify using a specific graph to represent data.

Vocabulary:

        • interval
        • bar graph
        • circle graph
        • line graph
        • pictograph
        • double bar graph
        • double line graph
        • trend
        • distort

Notes:

Topic 1.1: Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Graphs
Topic 1.2: Misrepresenting Data
Topic 1.3: Questions to ask