Preparing and Interpreting Tables, Graphs and Figures

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Preparing and Interpreting Tables, Graphs and Figures

Graphics/Visuals GRAPHS TABLES DIAGRAMS CHARTS VISUAL IMAGE MAPS 2

CHARTS A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF DATA USING SYMBOLS THAT ARE USUALLY BOXES, LINES, AND ARROWS. ITS GENERAL PURPOSE IS TO SHOW RANKS, LEVELS, PROCEDURES, AND CLASSIFICATIONS. 3

Flow Chart- Illustrate a process or direction of steps. There two common charts: Organizational Chart- presents ranking, classification, and levels of ideas Flow Chart- Illustrate a process or direction of steps. 4

TABLES Is useful in displaying numbers in columns. It condenses and classifies information to make comparisons between and among data and helps the readers grasp relationships that might be invisible in prose. 7

GRAPHS A graphical representation of data using bars for bar graphs, lines for line graphs, circles for pie graphs, and pictures for pictographs. Each type of graph has a specific function and purpose. 9

BAR GRAPHS Uses vertical and horizontal bars that compare amounts and quantities. 10

LINE GRAPHS Shows trends and changes in data. Usually, the bottom grid scale represents time. 12

CIRCLE GRAPHS (PIE GRAPHS) uses pie-shaped sections, shows the relationship of the parts to the whole in percentages and proportions. 14