Data Analysis
Online
NLVM: Scatterplot
The NLVM: Scatterplot is a simple tool for plotting data points. Enter x- and y-data into the table provided, and the graph will be updated. Customizable features include adjustments to the scale.
Shodor Interactive: Scatter Plot
The Shodor Interactive: Scatter Plot is a tool for creating simple line graphs. Customizable features include Graph Title, Horizontal and Vertical Axis labels, grids, and plot type (scatter or connected). The settings for the graphing window can be set as well.
Shodor Interactive: Ordered Simple Plot
The Shodor Interactive: Ordered Simple Plot allows for the quick plotting of ordered pairs. Input the ordered pairs, separated by commas, into the Data field. Customizable features include Graph Title, Show/Hide grid and axes, Graphing Window settings, and Plot Type (Connected, Scatter, or Lines).
ExploreLearning: Graphing Skills
Using the ExploreLearning: Graphing Skills Gizmo, students can practice creating graphs (bar graph, line graph, pie chart, or scatter plot) from a given set of data. Switch to Create Table view to fill in a table based on the graph viewed to the right. Students also have the ability to check the accuracy of their work along the way.
ExploreLearning: Elevator Operator
Operate an elevator in an old apartment building. Pick up and drop off residents where they want to go. A line graph shows where the elevator traveled over time. Operate the elevator either by using the standard up and down controls, or by building a graph to program where you want it to go.
Holt Learning Online: Online Graphing Calculator
An online Graphing Calculator, that can be used to graph up to four equations simultaneously. Standard graphing calculator buttons are available to allow for simple input of an equation, or the equation could be entered manually. A table is provided to follow the effects that changes in the independent variable have on the dependent variable. The graph can also be used simply to plot points on the coordinate plane.
Shodor Interactive: Stem and Leaf Plotter
The Stem & Leaf plotter is an excellent tool. Customizable features include Title, as well as Vertical or Horizontal-style plots. Also has the ability to calculate the Mean, Median, and Mode(s).
ExploreLearning: Stem-and-Leaf Plots Gizmo
The ExploreLearning Stem-and-Leaf Plots Gizmo provides great practice in working with data elements. Generate random sets of data using the NEW button, or clear the data and plot individual points on the Line plot using the mouse. Customizable features include showing/turning off each component of the data display (Line plot, Data set, and Stem-and-leaf plot), as well as highlighting individual data elements within each component.
Offline/Local
InspireData (Win/Mac)
InspireData is a graphically rich, manipulatable environment in which to explore data. Data can be represented in a standard table form, or you can watch the data come alive using the Venn Diagram, Stack, Axis, or Pie Plots. Data collection is simple as well, with the use of the Survey tool or by importing data from an existing database. Version 1.5 allows the posting of e-Surveys online to collect data from a computer with Internet Access.
OmniGraphSketcher (Mac)
OmniGraphSketcher allows users to create simple, yet elegant graphs by simply drawing them, or importing data. Customize the colors and shapes of the lines, label the axes, easily add labels to graph, and export the graph as an image or PDF.