Graphs

AND
Charts

Why do we use graphs?

Graphs represent information- they are
visual images which are quick and easy to
read.
It is easier to see what is happening with
information in a graph than in a table or
spreadsheet.
It is also easier to see patterns in data in a
graph.

What is the importance of a title?

If a graph did not have a title, it
could be interpreted in many
different ways.
For example:

What do the axis do?

Each graph has 2 axis:
The X axis (horizontal)
The Y axis (vertical)
The X axis is usually
the category choicesthe data does not
change.
The Y axis usually
represents the value
that changes.

Raw Data
Raw data is the original information collected.
It is usually presented in a tally chart (or a
frequency table).
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Blue

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Black

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15

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Green

Different types of graphs

There are many different types of graphs
and charts.
The 5 main types of graphs are:
1. Pictograms
2. Bar graphs
3. Comparative graphs
4. Pie charts
5. Line graphs

Pictograms
Pictograms
represent data in a
simple form with
pictures.
The MOST
important thing to
remember when
reading a pictogram
is to look for a key.
The key can
completely change
your understanding
of the data.

ADVANTAGES
* Easy to read
* Quick
* All languages

DISADVANTAGES

* simple data
* limited topic
* suits smaller

Bar Graphs
A bar chart uses
columns or blocks to
show what the data
represents.
A bar graph can be
constructed with the
bars/ columns running
vertically or horizontally.
Traditionally they are
presented vertically.
This type of graph is
useful for showing data
that uses larger
numbers or for making
quick comparisons.

Comparative Graphs
Comparative graphs are a type of bar graph, useful for when
you are collecting data from different groups of people.
A comparative graph is used to compare sets of data.
Eye colour:
Blue

Year
1

Black

Brow
n

15

Grey

Hazel

Green

Blue

Black

Brow
n

Grey

Hazel

Green

Year 1

15

Year 2

10

14

Year 3

18

Year 4

14

Comparative Graphs
Used to compare sets of data.

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Pie Charts
A pie chart is a circle
made out of segments.
Each segment
represents a proportion
of the data.
Pie charts are usually
presented in
percentages.
The key next to it
usually uses a colour
code to show what the
data represents.

Line Graphs
A line graph is used when the value being
measured is the same.
Line graphs can track when values are high and
low.