1. are broad observations (trends, relationships, points of note) based on the data. are deductions (causes, outcomes, consequences) based upon generalisations. are weaknesses in the data, either in the way it is collected or what it can tell you. critically examining the (strengths and weaknesses of the) work that has been done to determine the reliability of the conclusion(s). Twice as many boys are in this economics class than girls. Economics appeals more to boys than to girls. There are likely to be more boys than girls doing 12ECO next year. This is only one of three 11ECO classes, so may not be representative of the numbers overall.

2. 1.Draw a pie graph of our export destinations, identifying the top four countries. 2.Make three generalisations from the table or graph: a)a trend (change) in the data, and b)two overall observations from the data.

3. 1.Calculate the percentage change in imports for each of the top six countries, then draw a bar graph of the results. 2.Make two generalisations from the table or graph: a)a trend (change) in the data, and b)an overall observations from the data.