Lab Briefing: Reading Data
Welcome, Scientist! Watch this guide on Bar Graphs and Frequency Tables before we start our data entry.
Graphing Cheat Sheet
| Part | Definition |
|---|---|
| Title | What the graph is showing. |
| X-Axis | The horizontal line (Categories). |
| Y-Axis | The vertical line (Numbers/Scale). |
| Interval | What we count by (1s, 2s, 5s, 10s). |
Level 1: Identify the Axis
In a standard bar graph, which axis usually shows the categories (like "Apples", "Oranges")?
Level 2: Fruit Survey Data
Enter the data from the table into the lab computer to generate the bar graph!
| Fruit | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Apples | 8 |
| Bananas | 12 |
| Cherries | 5 |
Level 3: Temperature Check
Data visualization complete! You have verified the sensors. Ready for the final quiz?
Final Lab Quiz
1. If a graph counts 0, 10, 20, 30... what is the interval?
2. Does the Title go at the top or bottom?
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Lab Graduate!
You are officially a Data Scientist.