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Graphs in the Media

Graphs in the Media

This lesson allows students to analyze how data is graphically represented. The exercise asks the class to gather data from the National Center for Health Statistics website, then create graphical representations of that data. Students will learn to determine an appropriate type of graphical representation for a given data set based on its characteristics. Supplementary student materials are available for download here (sixth row, second column of table).
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stem education, workforce development, technician training, advanced technological education
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Material Type:
Assignment
Date Added to MERLOT:
August 3, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 3, 2016
Author:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:
Word doc
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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No
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No

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