INSTR 1c. Graph Choice 2 of 3

The Graph Choice Chart: a flow chart to help students decide what kind of graph based on the kind of question asked. 2 of 3

Grades: 

  • 6, 7, 8

Topics: 

  • Analyzing and interpreting data

Statistical Concepts: 

  • Statistical questions

Skills: 

  • Graph choice

Graph Types: 

  • Bar graph, Box plot, Dot plot, Frequency plot, Histogram, Line graph, Scatter plot

Standards: 

Asking questions and defining problems
Analyzing and interpreting data
Patterns
Scale, proportion, and quantity
Recognize a statistical question as one that anticipates variability in the data related to the question and accounts for it in the answers.
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information