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Mathematical Reflections #2 Page 35 Jae Park

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a table?

Some advantages are: • Has exact numbers • Can compare numbers easily

Some disadvantages are: • Cannot see patterns • Does not let you see the “whole image” of the data.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a graph?

Some advantages are: • Shows patterns • Shows you the “whole image” of the data

Some disadvantages are: • Does not have exact numbers • Cannot compare easily

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a written report?

Some advantages are: • Can describe clearly with exact numbers • Can give you clear images about how the bike ride was like

Some disadvantages are: • Does not show patterns (it can give you patterns with words but not as affective as a graph) • Does not give you the “whole image” of the data