data for two variables where one of those variables is believed to influence the other

a value within the data set that does not appear to follow the general pattern or trend

estimating unknown values within a data set based on other values within the set

estimating unknown values beyond the data set based on the pattern or trend of the known values

Interpreting 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

reading the title, the key and understanding the axes and units used.

explaining the reasons for the data in the graph.

explaining the patterns or correlations in the data.

identifying the errors in the graph and how they affect the data patterns.

Interpreting the structure of a graph involves ...

What acronym can be used to help geographers carry out a descriptive interpretation of a graph?

 An unmeasured variable is influencing the outlying data.

Too much data has been included in the data set.

What is the most likely reason why data is anomalous?

Predicting an unknown value that falls between two known values in a data set.

Predicting an unknown value that falls beyond a known value in a data set.

Reading graphs and charts to gain a stronger understanding of the geography.

A break in a data set such that it is incomplete.

A piece of data that does not fit the general pattern.

A reason why data behaves in a certain manner.

A piece of data that is based on someone's opinion.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values in the data set.

The number of pieces of data in a data set.

The most common piece of data in the set.

A feature that causes a change in the geographical phenomenon being studied.

An element of the data that stays the same and does not change. 

An element of the data against which all other data is tested.

A feature that is in constant states of change.

A graph that has two axes, a series of points plotted and a line of best fit is known as a ...

Purposefully choosing one location over another.

Which of the following actions would count as human error in the collection of geographical data?

What percentage is represented by a quartile of data?

Starter Quiz