Record Data in Tables
šļø Become a data scientist! A table is a grid that organizes numbers perfectly in rows and columns so you don't get confused.
Concept
When you have a lot of data, throwing lists and tally marks everywhere gets messy. We record data in "tables" to keep it neat. šÆ **What is a Table?** A table is a grid of boxes. It has: * **Headers (Titles):** The top boxes tell you what information is in that column. (Like "Type of Car" and "Number of Cars") * **Rows:** Going side to side. * **Columns:** Going up and down. **Example Table Data:** We counted cars on the street. 4 were red, 2 were blue, 6 were silver. Let's record it! | Color of Car | Number We Saw | | :--- | :--- | | Red | 4 | | Blue | 2 | | Silver | 6 | This is perfectly organized and easy to read later!
Try it
Record the survey! **Instructions:** You asked your friends their favorite fruit. Look at the raw data and fill out the missing spots in the table. **Raw Data:** * 3 friends like apples. * 5 friends like bananas. * 1 friend likes oranges. **The Table:** | Fruit | Number of Friends | | :--- | :--- | | Apples | (Question 1) | | Bananas | (Question 2) | | Oranges | (Question 3) | **Problem 1:** What number goes in the "Apples" box? ___ **Problem 2:** What number goes in the "Bananas" box? ___ **Problem 3:** What number goes in the "Oranges" box? ___ **Problem 4:** If 2 more friends walk in and say they like apples, what number should you erase and change the "Apples" box to? * Answer: ___