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: 

Practice 1
Asking questions and defining problems
Practice 4
Analyzing and interpreting data
Crosscutting 1
Patterns
Crosscutting 3
Scale, proportion, and quantity
6.SP-1
Recognize a statistical question as one that anticipates variability in the data related to the question and accounts for it in the answers.
Practice 8
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
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INSTR 1c. Graph Choice 2 of 3

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