DATA COMMENTARY

• What is data commentary?

  The analysis and presentation of data
• What are the four basic parts of data commentary?Location and Summary

  1. Data Presentation
  2. Location and Summary
  3. Highlighting Statement
  4. Conclusion
• Why are visuals important in a report?

  They enhance understanding and impact of data
• What is a frequency distribution table used for?

  To organize and summarize data frequencies
• What does a pictograph use to show data?

  Images representing certain frequencies
• How does a line graph display data?

  It connects individual data points over time
• What is a pie chart used for?

  To show relative sizes of data using slices
• What does a bar graph represent?

  A graphical display of data using bars
• What does the location and summary part of data commentary do?

  Identifies the figure/table and summarizes data
• What is the purpose of the highlighting statement in data commentary?

  To discuss significant data points
• What should be included in the conclusion of a data commentary?

  Explanations and future research directions
• What is the first part of the four basic parts of data commentary?

  Location and Summary
• What is the second part of the four basic parts of data commentary?

  Highlighting Statement
• What is the third part of the four basic parts of data commentary?

  Conclusion
• What is the fourth part of the four basic parts of data commentary?

  Data Presentation