Acadia Learning brings scientists, teachers, and students together in partnerships that result in useful research and effective science education.
Asking questions and defining problems
INSTR 1c. Graph Choice 3 of 3
The Graph Choice Chart: a flow chart to help students decide what kind of graph based on the kind of question asked. 3 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:
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