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The purpose of this section is to make you familiar with a wide variety of graphs, charts, tables and other diagrams which either illustrate or gather together data for the purposes of analysis.

The following is an extract from the National Unit Specification statement of standards. Don’t be alarmed by its formal vocabulary and style – this pack contains all you need.

Outcome 1
Analyse and interpret graphical information.

Performance criteria
(a) Extract information accurately from complex diagrams.
(b) Give full and correct interpretations of significant features.

 

Outcome 2
Select and use appropriate graphical forms to communicate information.

Performance criteria
(a) Select an appropriate form.
(b) Use the selected form of communication to present information clearly.