Unit 2 Section 2.2 – Day 2
2.2: More Graphs and Displays Sometimes data will be represented by paired data sets (two values that correspond to one another). Graphs Using Paired Data Sets: Scatter Plot Time Series Chart
Scatter Plot Scatter Plot – ordered pairs are plotted as points in a coordinate plane. Shows the relationship between two quantitative variables. Tips for a Scatter Plot Label the axes. Make sure the scale is appropriate. Plot points using their corresponding values. Describe any trends in the data. Section 2.2
Example 1: Scatter Plot Create a Scatter Plot using the following info: Average Salary for Employees Based on Length of Employment Section 2.2 Length of Employment (Years)Salary (dollars) 532, , , , , , , , , ,000
Time Series Chart Time Series Graph – represents data that occurs over a specific period of time. Tips for Time Series Graph Draw and label the x and y axes. The x axis usually represents time, the y axis an amount. Plot each point according to the table. Draw line segments connecting adjacent points. Make sure scales are appropriately drawn. Section 2.2
Example 2: Time Series Chart Create a Time Series Chart using the following info: The Number (in millions) of Vehicles That Used the Pennsylvania Turnpike: Section 2.2 YearNumber
Homework Pg 65 (30, 31, 37 – 40) Section 2.2