Skill 1.8 Interpreting results presented in different formats

Skill 1.8 Interpreting results presented in different formats 

The interpretation of data and the construction and interpretation of graphs are central practices in science. Graphs are effective visual tools which relay information quickly and reveal trends easily. While there are several different types of graphical displays, extracting information from them can be described in three basic steps. 

Describe the graph What does the title say What is displayed on the x-axis and y-axis, including the units. 

Describe the data Identify the range of data. Are patterns reflected in the data  

Interpret the data How do patterns seen in the graph relate to other variables What conclusions can be drawn from the patterns  

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