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ME 224

Computer Applications
for Mechanical
Engineering
ENGR. ELBERT M. GARCIA
2nd Sem A.Y. 2023-24 Chairperson, ABE Department
College of Engineering and Technology
Romblon State University
Graphical
Methods of
Describing
Data Using
Computer
Applications
Table 1. Perceived Risk of Smoking
Figure 1. Perceived Risk of Smoking
Graphical Methods for Describing Data
• Data can be organized and summarized using a variety of
methods. Tables are commonly used, and there are many
graphical and numerical methods as well. The appropriate
type of representation for a collection of data depends in part
on the nature of the data, such as whether the data are
numerical or nonnumerical.
Graphs Vs Charts
• Graphs and charts are two words that are often used
interchangeably, but there is a difference between
them. All graphs are charts, but not all charts are
graphs.
• The mathematical diagram depicting the relationship
between different numerical data over a range of time
is called a graph. While chart represents datasets for
helping users to understand the given information in a
better way.
Different Types of Graphs And Charts in Engineering
Data Analysis
• Line Graphs
• Bar Graphs
• Pie Charts
• Flow Charts
• Gantt Charts
• Contour Plots
• 3-D Graphs
• Etc.
1. Line Graphs - These
are some of the most
popular and powerful
visual tools for
illustrating data
trends or a certain
correlation over a
time period. The
values are plotted on
the chart and points
are connected to
display the trends
over a time span.
2. Bar graphs - are
the most simple and
straightforward
method for
comparing various
categories. They can
be horizontal or
vertical where one
axis features the
categories that are
being compared
while the other holds
the values
3. Pie charts - one of
the most effective tools
for comparing parts of
a whole. For example,
you can use it to
compare the budget
allocation for various
sectors. You can use
them to compare
market size, crop and
animal production, and
so much more using
this chart.
4. Flow charts – These depict a
process sequentially, step by step
from start to finish. It makes it
easy for the management to
document, analyze, manage, and
design a process. You can feature
multiple beginnings and ends
along with countless pathways in
between. These are frequently
used for illustrating complex
sequences with multiple
conditions and decisions along
the way.
5. Gantt charts are not commonly heard of, but these are
extremely efficient for diagramming projects and schedules.
These are special types of bar graphs that use bars of various
colors and lengths to depict the start and end dates of a
project along with important tasks, events, milestones,
timeframes, etc.
6. Contour Plots - With contour plots, you can analyze three
variables in a 2D format. The graph plots a third value based on
color shading apart from the two axes.
7. 3-D Graphs - With
technological
advancements came
the facility to display
multi-dimensional
data in their typical
form. They are
created using
specialized software
showing the
relationship between
three values across
three axes.

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