Graph Choice Chart

A decision-making chart used for making a graph that matches the research question.

Types of Instruction: 

  • Data Activity, Data Practice, Data Work, Graph Work

Grades: 

  • 6, 7, 8, 9+

Subjects: 

  • Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Social Science

Topics: 

  • Analyzing and interpreting data, Asking questions, Constructing explanations, Engaging in argument from evidence, Planning and carrying out investigations

Statistical Concepts: 

  • Correlation, Group comparison, Proportions, Question, Evidence, Claim, Reasoning, Statistical questions, Time series, Variability

Skills: 

  • analyzing data, asking questions, Asking statistical questions, collecting data, Comparing groups, Correlations, Describing variability, Graph choice, graphing data, organizing data, playing with data, representing data

Graph Types: 

  • Bar graph, Box plot, Dot plot, Frequency plot, Histogram, Line graph, Modified Box Plot, Scatter plot
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Graph Choice Chart

Handout for: 

Data Interpretation
Data Organization
Data Presentation
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Data Literacy Instructional for: 

Practice correlating with precipitation data
Practice comparing groups with Belfast temperature data
Practice comparing groups with Cell Phone data
Practice comparing groups: Chromosome Number data
Practice comparing groups with Gas Price data
Practice comparing groups with high tide data
Practice comparing groups: House Insulation and Temperature data
Practice comparing groups: Maine lake fish data
Practice comparing groups with midge data
Practice comparing groups: Reaction Time data
Practice comparing groups with AM and PM tide height data
Practice correlating with Glass Eel data
Practice correlating: House Insulation and Temperature data
Practice correlating: Pen Bay Buoy Air-Water Temperature data
Practice correlating with Tide Extreme data
Practice correlating with US milk production data
Practice correlating: Chlorophyll and phosphorus in lakes
Practice time series with Bald Eagle data
Practice time series with earthquake data
Practice time series with Gas Price data
Practice time series: House Insulation and Temperature data
Practice time series with Moon Phase data
Practice time series: Pen Bay Buoy Air-Water Temperature data
Practice time series with tide speed data
Practice time series with Penobscot River Flow data