data that can be arranged into exclusive categories

data that sits on a continuum from low to high values

data such as counts or the actual amounts of something

data that is the relative amount of something when considered as part of a whole

Constructing graphs in geography

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about geographical skills. Pupils will learn how to identify, describe and analyse atlas and OS maps at different scales. They will also learn how to construct and interpret photos, diagrams, graphs and thematic maps. Pupils will also learn numerical and statistical skills.

Geographical and statistics skills

Data that shows the relative amount of something compared to the whole.

Data that is split into at least eight parts.

Data that shows the actual amount of something.

Data that can be placed into exclusive categories.

Data presentation methods have to be appropriate for the type of data used.

Data presentation methods can be chosen from a menu of techniques.

Data presentation methods need to look attractive on the page.

Data presentation methods can only show objective data.

Which of the following statements is true?

Every graph should have which of the following?

A stacked {{}} chart places bars on top of each other to make up 100 percent of the data.

Quantitative data deals exclusively with numbers.

Quantitative data is likely to contain more errors.

How is quantitative data different to qualitative data?

Running through the middle of a graph, joining the points.

To help them identify patterns and trends.

To make their data write-ups look attractive.

To show where there are errors in the data.

Something which can create changes in data.

Something which geographers use to record data.

A piece of data that is found to have human bias.

A piece of data that contradicts all the other pieces of data.

To state what the purpose of the graph is.

To show readers what their conclusions are.

Why do geographers give their graphs titles?

Starter Quiz