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Topic #10 Collecting and Analyzing Data

Learning Expectations:

* Use logical reasoning to analyze information from graphs and charts.

* Use a key to determine the number of units represented in a picture graph.

* Understand that when there is a large range of data it can be organized into

intervals.

Sample Problems:

Using your graph our chart, think of an interesting question about the information given.

Look for the title of the graph. If it doesn’t have a title, could you think of a title?

A graph is a kind of drawing that shows mathematical information, ideas and relationships.

Below make a graph for your family or friends for their favorite food or pet.

You may also use the back side or a new sheet of paper.

You may want to include a key. The key is the part of the graph or a map that explains the symbols. Also called a legend.

Keep in mind the scale is an arrangement of numbers in some order at uniform intervals.