Simple guidelines for making data tables

1. Presenting
Data:
Data
Tables

2. What is data?
Data are any and
all records you
gather from your
observations.

3. The types of data
collected…
depend on the
types of observations
or activities
conducted to
collect them.

4. Data Tables
Data tables are
the most
common means
of recording
data.

5. Data Table Procedures:
1.Use graph
paper.
2.Use a RULER!

6. Data Table Procedures:
3. Based on the data,
determine your rows and
columns.
4. Create headings for
columns and rows.
5. Include any units or symbols
in the headings.

7. Data Table Procedures:
6.Organize data
within the rows and
columns.
7.Pay attention to
detail.
8.Be concise.

8. Data Table Procedures:
9. Create an accurate and
descriptive title for the data
table.
10.Anyone who reads the title
would be able to understand
the contents JUST by the title.

9. Data Analysis
If rows and columns are
properly organized and clearly
labeled, data analysis becomes
much easier.
You can always ask new
questions about data,
…or reorganize data.