Presenting Data:

Data Tables

What is data?Data are any and all records you gather from your observations.

The types of data collected…depend on the types of observations or activities conducted to collect them.

Data TablesData tables are the most common means of recording data.

Data Table Procedures:

1.Use graph paper.

2.Use a RULER!

3. Based on the data, determine your rows and columns.

4. Create headings for columns and rows.

5. Include any units or symbols in the headings.

Data Table Procedures:

6.Organize data within the rows and columns.

7.Pay attention to detail.

8.Be concise.

Data Table Procedures:

9. Create an accurate and descriptive title for the data table.

10.Anyone who reads the title would be able to understand the contents JUST by the title.

Data Table Procedures:

Data AnalysisIf rows and columns are properly organized and clearly labeled, data analysis becomes much easier.

You can always ask new questions about data,

…or reorganize data.