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7 Data Interpretation

Data interpretation refers to analyzing data from various sources to draw conclusions and answer questions. Data can be presented in several formats, including bar graphs, tables, line graphs, and pie charts. Bar graphs allow for easy comparison of different data sets between groups. Tables organize data into rows and columns. Line graphs show changes over time by connecting data points. Pie charts represent numerical proportions through circular sectors, where the central angle corresponds to the quantity. Data interpretation requires examining the facts presented visually and drawing inferences based on comparisons of the given data.

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7 Data Interpretation

Data interpretation refers to analyzing data from various sources to draw conclusions and answer questions. Data can be presented in several formats, including bar graphs, tables, line graphs, and pie charts. Bar graphs allow for easy comparison of different data sets between groups. Tables organize data into rows and columns. Line graphs show changes over time by connecting data points. Pie charts represent numerical proportions through circular sectors, where the central angle corresponds to the quantity. Data interpretation requires examining the facts presented visually and drawing inferences based on comparisons of the given data.

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DATA INTERPRETATION

Data Interpretation refers to the implementation of procedures through which


data is reviewed for the purpose of arriving at an inference or conclusion. Data can
be obtained from multiple sources e.g. data from running of industries, census
population data etc. Interpreting data requires analyzing data to infer information
from it in order to answer questions or write a paragraph. Data can be provided in a
number of formats viz: Bars, tables, line graphs, pie graphs.

Bar Graphs:
A bar graph or bar chart represents explicit data with rectangular bars. The heights
and lengths of these bar graphs are proportional to the values of data they
represent. In a nutshell, we can compare easily different sets of data between
different groups with the help of bar graph.
Tables:
In tables, data is described in the form of rows and columns. In DI table questions,
we are required to read data from table/tables, analyze the data and answer the
questions asked on the basis of the given data. Rows and Columns of tables consist
of various types of data like income of company, expenditure on various items, and
marks of Applicants and so on.
Line Graphs:
A line graph basically is used to visualize values over a certain time period. It is
basically used to change over time as various points of data connected by straight
line on two axes. It helps to determine the relationship between two sets of values;
and also one data set is always dependent on the other set.
Pie Charts:
Pie charts are circular shaped graphs which are divided into sectors to represent
numerical proportions. In a pie chart, the central angle of a particular sector is
proportional to the quantity it represents. In other words, we can say a Pie Chart
resembles a Pie in which a circle is cut in various sized sectors from center to the
boundary. In simple words, the bigger the sector, the higher the proportion.
This form of writing is used to interpret the facts presented in the form of table,
graph or chart. A graph or chart is a visual stimulus to depict the data. Data
interpretation requires an analysis and comparison of the given facts and drawing
conclusions based on the given data.
SOLVED EXAMPLES:
1-Study the chart given below, which is the result of the survey conducted in the
public schools and government schools of Vadodara. This depicts the types of
activities the teenagers (Age 13- 19 years) are involved during their leisure time.
Write a paragraph in about 120 words.

Teenagers and Leisure Time


Now a days the teenagers are more techno-savvy than the children used to be ten
years back. They do not play games like Ludo, Carrom, Chess and other indoor
games. In the survey conducted recently on some 2000 students of two leading
schools- one government and the other a public school, the following facts were
revealed. 9-18 % of boys and girls in the age group of 13-19 years possess their
own cell phones. While the students from public schools spend more of their
leisure time in net-surfing and talking on cell phones, the government school
students spend it in watching TV and talking to their friends.

2- The following data in the form of histogram shows that death due to
violence has increased considerably during recent years. Write its
interpretation in 120 words on how educated youth can play a major role in
establishing peace in society.

Role of youth in establishing peace in society

Youth and peace are interlinked in society. Youth can play an important role in
establishing peace in society. In a survey conducted, it has been found that number
of deaths due to violence has increased enormously since the nineties. Death rate in
1000s was 2.5 in 1990. But in 2010, it has increased to 7.5. It is really very sad. It
must be checked. Our youth can play a major role in controlling this crime graph.
They can contribute towards establishing peace in many ways. They can awaken
the people towards the necessity of peace. They can help the police in catching the
criminals. They can bring the criminals in the main stream by educating them and
they can do much more.

UNSOLVED EXAMPLES:
1- Study the graph given below, which is based on a survey done on students of
tenth class in three different types of schools in Ahmedabad. The chart depicts the
number of students speaking English and Hindi. On the basis of the details given in
the bar-graph given below, briefly summarize the data making comparison
wherever necessary in about 120 words.
Hint- Compare the percentage of students speaking English and Hindi in all
three schools giving the possible reasons.

Begin Like this:- In a study conducted on the students of class tenth of three
various types of schools- Government school, private school and a KV, it was
observed that

2. As an aware citizen of the country, you are concerned about the increase in
road accidents in the metropolitan city Delhi. Interpret the data given below
in about 120 words adding your own ideas also.

Horizontal line (x-axis) – years


Vertical line (y-axis)-No. of accidents
3-Given below is a pie-Chart, which shows different types of electric gadgets,
used by middle-class people in their houses on an average in Ahmedabad.
Write in about 120 words the reason of selecting the electric gadgets for their
houses.

Take into consideration the price range, durability, lower electric consumption &
after sales-service.

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