Data Collection and Representation
Classify data and construct appropriate graphical representations including column graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots. Students evaluate the effectiveness of different graph types.
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Classify data and construct appropriate graphical representations including column graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots. Students evaluate the effectiveness of different graph types.
Key Questions
- What are the differences between categorical and numerical data?
- How do we choose the most appropriate graph for a given data set?
- How can graphs be manipulated to mislead the viewer?
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