Find a set of data that you find interesting. You might consider data from the U.S. Census Bureau or from one of the major sports leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB). A simple internet search will provide viable URLs.
Enter some of the data into the cells below. Then, use the Preview button to view the data in various formats — as a bar graph, line graph, pie chart, or pictograph.
- Which representation is the most useful?
- Which representation is the least useful?
- Which data would you display and which type of representation would you use if you wanted to convince a friend that your favorite basketball player is the best player in the league? Which would you use if you wanted to convince a friend that a particular state has the most people?