Graphing and Data Analysis

a woman holding a graphdiscussion iconYou may have heard the phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words," but many chemists and other scientists feel that way about graphs, too. Why do you think all branches of science rely heavily on graphs as part of their analysis of data? In what other industries are graphs important, and why?

Post your answers to these questions in the course discussions area. Then, return to the topic several times over the next few days to read your coursemates' posts. Reply to at least two of them, making sure to offer new insights, ask questions, and encourage further conversation.