AC9M4ST02 • Year 4 Maths
Comparing Data Displays and Distributions (AC9M4ST02)
analyse the effectiveness of different displays or visualisations in illustrating and comparing data distributions, then discuss the shape of distributions and the variation in the data
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Unit focus
- A distribution describes how values are spread and concentrated. Different displays highlight different features, so effectiveness depends on the question, scale, audience and accuracy.
- Use this routine: Identify question → Read scale/key → Describe concentration/gaps/extremes → Compare variation → Evaluate display → Support with data.
- Watch for tall-looking difference assumed large: Read the axis scale and actual values.