Interpreting data from tables, charts, and graphs means turning visual information into insights. It involves understanding what’s being shown, comparing values, identifying patterns or trends, and drawing conclusions based on the visual representation.
Each format serves a unique purpose:
🔹 Tables
Tables present exact data in rows and columns. Focus on headers to know what each row and column means, and scan the data to find highs, lows, and patterns.
🔹 Charts & Graphs
Visual tools like bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots help you quickly compare values, track changes over time, or understand relationships between variables.
Key tips:
Read titles, labels, and legends carefully
Look for trends (increasing, decreasing, steady)
Compare heights, lengths, or angles visually
Watch for anomalies or outliers