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TABLES
Data presentation of information / observations / measurements
General Guidelines for ALL Types of Tables:
» goes outside above table box
» include units where possible [ Mass (g) ]
» draw horizontal line under headings
GRAPHS
Definition: A visual display of information or data
Types:
General Guidelines for ALL Types of Graphs:
Bar Graphs:
» only 1 variable has units
» X-axis with group heading and each item below the column
» Y-axis with what is measured and units [ i.e. Mass (g) ]
» each listed value must increase by the same amount
» leave at least one space after Y-axis
» color bars with colored pencils
» label amount above each column
Line Graphs:
» 2 variables are changing (measured for possible change)
» both variables have units
» each listed value must increase by the same amount
» X-axis values are listed in the first column on the table
» Y-axis values are listed in second column on table
» use colored pencils
» label at the line or add a key
Circle Graphs:
» circle – represents the total
» sections – represents that parts in percent
% of section = _part of value of item_ x 100
total of values
» degrees (°) of section = % of section x 360°
» place outside of circle
» write horizontally
» color each slice
» use color key to replace labels
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