This document discusses different types of graphs, charts, and tables that can be used to visually present statistical information. It provides examples of four major Texas cities from 2000 and their populations in a bar graph. It then defines and provides examples of bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, tables, timelines, flow charts, and causation charts. It concludes with a table summarizing the purpose or usefulness of each type of visual representation.

1. Texas History Chapter 1.3: Using Graphs, Charts, & Tables

3. Four Largest Texas Cities, 2000

4. Why are we studying this? Lists of names, facts, and statistics are often clearest when presented visually. Understanding charts and graphs is an essential skill.

8. Using Graphs Vertical Axis Horizontal Axis

10. Using Charts & Tables Pie chart —chart showing how parts of a whole are divided

14. Causation Chart Flow Chart Time Line Table Pie Chart Line Graph Bar Graph Usefulness or purpose Item

15. To show the cause and effect of an event or situation Causation Chart to show steps or a series of activities Flow Chart to show the sequence of a series of events Time Line to organize and categorize descriptive and/or statistical information Table to show how the parts of a whole are divided Pie Chart to show a trend or pattern Line Graph to compare data about different places or time periods Bar Graph Usefulness or purpose Item