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8. What types of graphical displays are missing from the “Thought Starter” graphic (available online)?
Under which heading would you put them?
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Successful Performance
Successful application of your learning looks like this
As you begin to apply what you’ve learned, you should have a good idea of what success looks like.
A SUCCESSFUL
PERFORMANCE
When given a set of data, I present the data graphically. I...
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Choose an appropriate graphical display to convey the message of a scenario
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Fully inform the audience of context by using effective labeling
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Maximize the effectiveness in supporting the message, including not misleading the
audience
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emonstrate Your Understanding
Apply it and show you know in context!
For each of the scenarios in Models 1, 2, 3 and 4, answer the following questions:
a. What is the author trying to convey?
b. Into which of the four areas does the author’s message fall (circle one):
comparison composition relationship distribution
c. Which types of graphics could you choose from to display the information?
d. What type of graphic would you select? Why?
e. What title would you give the graphic?
f. How would you scale the axis (if appropriate)?
5. For Model 5,
a. What message is the author trying to convey?
b. Why did the author choose this type of graphic?
c. What did the author do to influence your perception, understanding, or reaction?