Week 7 · 45-60 min
Introduction to Charts
Why visualize data? Chart vs. wall of numbers
This slide covers "Why visualize data? Chart vs. wall of numbers" as part of Introduction to Charts. Read slowly and try the example in your own words. Why visualize data? Chart vs. wall of numbers is an important step in Data Literacy & Analysis. We use plain language and short steps so you can learn even on a slow or shared computer. Think of one real example from your school, work, or community.
Key point: Why visualize data? Chart vs. wall of numbers. Review this slide once more before moving on.
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Practice
- Write 2-3 sentences about what you learned this week.
Key Terms
- Why visualize data? Chart vs. wall of numbers
- Why visualize data? Chart vs. wall of numbers
- Bar charts, when to use them
- Bar charts, when to use them
- Line charts, when to use them
- Line charts, when to use them
Week Summary
- Why visualize data? Chart vs. wall of numbers
- Bar charts, when to use them
- Line charts, when to use them
- Pie charts, when to use them (and when NOT to)
Coming Next Week: Next: Reading & Questioning Charts