Graphing and Analyzing Data

Graphing and Analyzing Data

Graphs help scientists recognize patterns, make predictions, and explain observations. Organizing data into a graph makes it easier to understand and communicate scientific findings.

Different types of graphs represent different kinds of information:

• Line Graphs – Show changes o...

Tornadoes are powerful storms that can destroy towns in minutes. Scientists study them to keep us safe, but collecting data isn’t enough—it must be presented clearly. That’s where graphs help!

From 1950 to 2007, Clearwater, Florida, had an average of 7.4 tornadoes per 1000 square miles annually, while Lubbock, Texas, had just 1.6.

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