Data Tables and Graphs (A-1 to A-3 in the book) Name
Due: Notes – Show Mrs. Thennis Tables and Graphs- 5 points for correct and complete 
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How can you make sense of data from a science experiment? The first step is to organize data
in tables and graphs to help you visualize and interpret the data.
Data Tables Likely, in each experiment you will have a data table to record data collected in an
organized manner. A data table should have clear headings and a title. Generally, a data
collection format used to tally data is averaged and recorded for easy comparison.
Graphs-Bar, Line, and Circle Graphs are useful for visually comparing data. There are a few
types of graphs and determining which graph to use can be confusing. Always follow TAILS
Guidelines for making graphs.
TAILS" Graphing Guidelines
Title
Axes
Intervals
Label
Scale
- shows relationship between x & y axes Example: The effect of x on Y
- independent variable on x axis; dependent variable on y axis
- spaces between numbers on the axes are the same
- each axis is labeled with proper units (cm, yards, seconds, days, etc)
- 50% or more of the axis is used (don't cram your data)
ALSO
*use a key when necessary.
Read pages A-1 to A-3 and take notes below to use as guidelines for determining the graph type.
Bar Graphs- Used
. Has and x (independent) variable is placed in the
(x) axis position and the dependent variable (y).
Line graphs Used to show
. Thus, the
independent variable is time (often time related independent variable). The x is on the
axis and the y is on the
axis
Circle graphs or pie charts, display data
. Like bar graphs, circle graphs
can be used to display data of separate categories. Unlike bar graphs, however, circle graphs
can only be used when data for all categories making up a given group that represents 100%.
Choose one activity to create a line graph, a bar graph or a circle graph.
with title, proper headings and a graph following TAILS.
Activity
Uses a
graph, because
Activity #
Uses a
graph because
Activity #
Uses a
graph, because
*If applicable write a hypothesis and experimental design beside the graph.
Create a data table –
Activity #1 Does running/jumping jacks or pushups increase heartrate the most? Carry out using trials.
Create a nice neat data table, with proper headings, a title, and use of a ruler. Create a graph. What kind of
graph will it be? Write a data statement below the graph.
Activity #2 Determine the effect of time of the number of jumping jacks or pushups. Carry out the
experiment and then report in a data table that is neat, with proper headings, a title, and use of a ruler.
Determine the best graph to use and create. Follow TAILS for the graph. Write a data statement below the
graph.
Activity #3- There are 100 beads in the bag provided. Count the number of each color and create a nice, neat
data table with clear headings, a title and a ruler. Also, create a data table comparing to a whole. Write a
data statement below the graph.
Activity #4 Record data from a survey of 15-20 peers estimating the amount of time they sleep each night as
closest to 5 hours, 6 hours, 7 hours, 8 hours, or 10 hours. Collect data. Record or create a nice, neat data
table with proper headings, a title. Use a ruler. Then create a graph showing how the amount of time
influences GPA. Write a data statement below the graph.
Activity #5 Interview 15 peers to determine the effect of time spent playing video games on GPA. Categorize
between 0 -2 hours,3-5 hours, 6-8, >8. Collect data. Record or create a nice, neat data table with proper
headings, a title. Use a ruler. Then create a graph showing how the amount of time influences GPA. Write a
data statement below the graph.
Activity #6 In the bag provided characterize and count each type of object. Record the data in a data table
and create a graph to show a comparison of the data. Write a data statement below the graph.
Activity #7 Survey the class to determine how many are in cross country, golf, football, other or no sports.
Record the data in a data table. Create a graph to show a comparison of the data. Write a data statement
below the graph.
Activity #9 Of the whole class determine the number of blue eyes, brown eyes, and green eyes. Create data
table and a graph of the results. Write a data statement below the graph.
Activity #10 Of the whole class determine the number of students wearing tennis shoes, sandals and boots.
Create a data table and graph of the results. Write a data statement below the graph.
Activity #11 Compare the height of boys versus girls in the classroom. Measure in meters. Create a data table
and a graph.
Activity #12 (A, B, and C) Create your own surveys to show each type of graph.