Constructing time series graphs
I can construct time series graphs.
Constructing time series graphs
I can construct time series graphs.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Time series graphs are a visual representation
- Time series graphs plot frequency over time
- Consecutive points are joined by straight line segments
Keywords
Time series graph - Time series graphs show data over a time period. The time period is always shown on the x-axis. Data points are joined chronologically by line segments.
Common misconception
Time series graphs always use years as the time interval.
The time interval used in a time series graph depends on what the graph is intended to show.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.__________ is the mathematical term for a data point that is extremely large or small compared to the rest of the dataset.
Q2.Which of these points are not outliers?

Q3.Lucas says that he has a dataset with no outliers. Could Lucas be correct?
Q4.The scatter graph shows information about population and number of cars in a set of towns. Each point represents a town. Match each outlier to the correct statement.

A -
town with a low population and many cars
B -
town with a high population and many cars
C -
town with a high population and few cars
D -
town with a low population and few cars
Q5.Izzy says you should always ignore an outlier. Is Izzy correct?
Q6.Andeep says you should not show the outlier on a scatter graph. Is Andeep correct?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A graph is used to show data over a time period.
Q2.Izzy records how many birds appear in her garden over the course of a day. Here is her time-series graph. Izzy should label the horizontal axis . (Do not include units in your answer).

Q3.A point on this axis has been labelled $$p$$. The value of $$p$$ is .

Q4.Jun plots a time series graph using time intervals that are regular and quarterly. The first month on his graph is April, the next quarter starts with the month of .
Q5.The time-series graph shows information about internet connection in Great Britain in households with 1 adult aged over 65. In 2015, approximately % of households have internet access.

Q6.The time series graph to show the temperatures in Sheffield between 2012 and 2019. In how many quarters does the mean maximum temperature reach over 20°C ? quarters.
