A visual representation for bivariate data. It can be useful when determining the nature of the relationship between the two variables

Constructing scatter graphs by utilising technology

Maths

In this unit, pupils explore different graphs and charts as a way of presenting data visually. Pupils are introduced to scatter graphs and learn how to construct them in this unit. In the future unit, this understanding is extended to using a line of best fit to allow interpolation

In this unit, pupils interpreted and constructed pie charts based on their understanding of fractions and proportion

Graphical representations of data

Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel are examples of {{ }} software.

A circular graph where sectors represent different groups proportionally

A graph consisting of bars  to representing the frequency of objects or groups

A graph consisting of pictures to represent the frequency of objects or groups

A graph consisting of two axes to visually represent bivariate data

Which is a correct description for a scatter graph?

Which keyboard short cut allows you to copy data that has been highlighted in a spreadsheet?

When plotting a scatter graph on a spreadsheet, what do you need to select to edit the vertical axis?

Click on 'insert' on the ribbon menu and then select 'chart'.

Nothing - Desmos will plot a scatter graph automatically.

Right click on the workspace and select 'insert graph'.

Type 'scatterplot' into the next empty cell and then select your data.

What steps do you need to take to plot a scatter graph in Desmos, after you have inputted a set of bivariate data?

Look at the scatter graph. Which of the two towns tends to be warmer?

Which two options below are examples of spreadsheet software?

Which type of graph is a visual representation for bivariate data?

Which is another term to describe the response variable in bivariate data?

Which two terms describe a measure in bivariate data whose value is predicted to affect the other measure?

Which variable should be represented on the horizontal axis of a scatter graph?

A set of bivariate data measures hours of daylight in a day and maximum temperature for each day. Which variable is most likely to be the independent variable?

Starter Quiz