graphical representation pros

Question 1

systems diagrams

Answer 1

Visual representation of data is better than a block of text.
Connections can be clearly identified.

Question 2

Logarithmic graphs

Answer 2

allows you to plot data which varies greatly in values on the same graph.
Allows trends to be compared where using raw data would be difficult

Question 3

Polar graphs

Answer 3

allows you to see patterns clearly as its very visual
can put different variables on the same graph for comparison Eg wind direction and speed.
quick to read and draw if given template.

Question 4

Scattergraphs

Answer 4

allows you to compare one variable to another to look for a relationship.
line of best fit can be plotted for overall pattern.
Easy to see what happens.
Quick and easy to plot.
Anomolies stand out

Question 5

Dispersion diagrams

Answer 5

visual and differences can be seen at a glance
shows the spread around the mean, and then the spread can be calculated.
Anomilies stand out.

Question 6

Bipolar analysis

Answer 6

Visual
allows the differences between 2 places to be seen clearly.
can compare lots of different aspects on the same graph.

Question 7

Triangular graphs

Answer 7

Can chow 3 variables on the same graph
Can display large amounts of data
lets you group things that are similar together, Eg soil types.