Analysis

Question 1

List 6 ways you can analyse data

Answer 1

1. Note if relationship is positive or negative
2. Calculate the level of increase or decrease
3. Quote figures to clarify any pattern or trend
4. Identify anything that doesn’t fit the trend
5. If appropriate try to make predictions from the pattern
6. If possible make connections between data sets

Question 2

Positive vs negative linear relationship on graph

Answer 2

Positive; When both values on the x and y axis increase

Negative; When the y axis value increases while the x axis decreases

Question 3

Pattern vs anomaly

Answer 3

Pattern is when you attempt to establish a relationship between values

Anomaly is an expectation to an identified pattern or trend