Homework for Br ousmag Chapter 1.3

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What is a column graph used for? A column graph is used when one set of observations is discrete columns are vertical.
What is a Pie graph used for? A pie graph is used to show proportions also known a sector graph.
What does the whole pie graph represent? It represents 100 percent.
What does half of the pie graph represent? It represents 50 percent.
What does quarter is the pie graph represent ? It represents 25 percent.
What does a line graph measurements involve? It involves numbers that are not discrete but continuous.
A line graph requires two sets of measurements that show continuous variation what are they? One set of the measurements set out along the horizontal axis and the other is set out along the vertical axis.
What are scientific reports? It is a way to communicate to other scientists on how they preform.
What makes observations easier to read? If they are is displayed in tables?
What does a graph show ? A graph shows trends in measurements even more clearly than tables do.
What does some observations fall into discrete groupings? This means that all observations can be sorted into definite categories and counted.
When are bars and column graphs used? They are used when you have a set of observations that are discrete.
What is anther discrete grouping? Discrete grouping are also used to construct pie graph or sector graphs.
What do scientists do to communicate effectively? They have to turn information into visual representations scientific make it easier to understand.
What skills are improving because of technology? Skills like graphic design and good understanding of scientific data are improving.
What do you need to be a good information designer? You need a qualification in graphic design or visual communication design and a good understanding of how data is collected.
Why is it useless running experiments if you don't have a way of communicating with other scientists? Because how are you going t tell other scientists what you have found out.
Which way does a column graph go up down or sideways? The answer is up.
Which way does a bar graph go up down or sideways? The answer is side ways.
How do information designer present data? Information designers use digital tool to present their data in interesting and informative ways.
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