Analysis of a Graph

By Shweta Deshpande
 What is a Line Graph

A line graph—also known as a line plot or a line chart—is a graph that uses lines to connect
individual data points. A line graph displays quantitative values over a specified time
● Line graphs consist of two axes: x-axis
interval.
(horizontal) and y-axis (vertical),
graphically denoted as (x,y).

● While line graphs are used across

many different fields for different
purposes, their most common function
is to create a graphical depiction of
changes in values over time.

● The x-axis is the independent axis

because its values are not dependent
on anything measured. The y-axis is
the dependent axis because its values
depend on the x-axis's values.
 Types of Line Graph

A line graph—also known as a line plot or a line chart—is a graph that uses lines to connect individual data points. A line graph displays quantitative values over a specified time interval.

Simple Line Graph

In this graph, only one dependent variable is
Multiple Line Graph
tracked, so there is only a single line connecting More than one dependent
all data points on the graph. All points on the
graph relate to the same item, and the only
variable is charted on the graph
purpose of the graph is to track the changes of and compared over a single
that variable over time.
independent variable (often
time). Different dependent
variables are often given different
colored lines to distinguish
between each data set.

Consumer Price Index- three different categories: medical care (red),

commodities (green), and shelter (blue)
Consumer Price Index
 Types of Line Graph and its Usefulness

A line graph—also known as a line plot or a line chart—is a graph that uses lines to connect individual data points. A line graph displays quantitative values over a specified time interval.

Uses of a Line Graph

Compound Line Graph ● Tracking changes over time.
A compound line graph uses ● Tracking smaller changes.
● Comparing changes across more than one
multiple variables similar to a group
● Continuous sets of data.
multiple line graph. However, the
variables are often stacked on top Parts of a Line Graph
of each other to show the total
quantity across all variables. This
not only informs users of the
relationship between each of the
variables, but it informs of how
the total changes as well.
Analysing a Line Graph

● Analysis of every point

● Grouping of Information
● Present comparison- similarities/ common points differences
● Presentation

Key point What is it about

Grouping (based on each point) 1, 2

Comparison Similarities and differences, exceptions ect

Arrangement of Ideas (Logical Order) Introduction (Paraphrase the task question),

Overview, Body Paragraph ½

Grammar and Language Structure, lexical set

Analysing a Line Graph
● Analysis of every point
● Grouping of Information
● Present comparison- similarities/ common points differences
Introducing….

THE TOPIC THE GRAPH

I’d like you to look at … This graph shows…

Let me show you … The diagram outlines…

Let’s have a look at … This table lists…

Let’s turn to… This chart represents…

To illustrate my point let’s look at… This chart depicts…

As you can see from these… This chart breaks

down…
Analysing a Line Graph :Useful Vocabulary
To go up increase, rise, rocket, climb, lift, grow, go up, jump, surge, shoot up, soar, rocket, a rise,
an increase, growth, an upward/rising/increasing trend, an improvement, a jump, a
surge, extend, expand, push/put/step up, progression

To go down decrease, drop, decline, fall, go down, slump, plummet, a fall, a decrease, a decline, a
downward/falling/decreasing trend, a slump

No change Remain stable/constant/steady at, stay at the same level, stabilize, keep stable, hold
constant

Indicating a change of direction level out/off, stand at, stop falling/rising, stop falling and start rising, stop rising and
start falling, change

Frequent change Fluctuate, fluctuation

At the top Reach a peak, peak, reach its/their highest point

At the bottom Reach/hit a low (point), hit/reach its/their lowest point

Degree dramatic(ally), vast(ly), huge(ly), a lot, significant(ly), considerable/ly, moderate(ly), slight(ly),

substantial(ly), a little

Speed rapid(ly), quick(ly), swift(ly), gradual(ly), gentle/ly, little by little, slow(ly), quiet(ly)
Write the analysis of the following graph in 150–200 words
Points of Analysis

● Highest no. of Employees

● Lowest no. of Employees
● Comparison-
1) No. of Male Employees at senior posts (comparison within the companies )
2) No. of Female Employees at non-senior posts (comparison within the companies )
3) No. of Male Employees at non-senior posts (comparison within the companies )
4) No. of Male of Employees at senior and non-senior posts (comparison within the
companies )
5) No. of Female Employees at senior posts (present the figures)
6) Gender-wise Comparative Analysis- findings (comparison within and among the
companies )
7) Average no. of Male/Female Employess
8) Ratio Analysis
● Overall / General Findings/Observations
● What is the graph about-
Write the analysis of the following graph in 150–200 words

No. of Laptops
made by Company
X and Y
Points of Analysis

● Year-wise Comparison between the Companies

● Year-wise Analysis of Each Company
● % of Comparison
● Total No. of Laptops
● Minimum and Maximum no. of laptops
manufactured
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