MODERN VIDYA NIKETAN

Data Interpretation
Class X

Introduction:

Data Interpretation is a method that is used to derive useful information from a collected set of data. This
collected data could be in the form of a pie chart, graph, table etc. The data has to be analyzed and
utilized by the student to write a paragraph providing the factual information. In simple words, you will be
presented with a data in the form of a pie chart/bar graph/line graph/table etc. Based on the given data
you will have to write a paragraph.

Difference between paragraph writing and data interpretation:

A paragraph can be written on any topic whatsoever. Data interpretation on the other hand compiles a
given set of data and frames it into a paragraph. A paragraph usually consists of several sentences that
deal with a single subject. Although a paragraph has some limitation on length, it may vary according to
the subject discussed. However, data interpretations have to give the details of the specified data in a
precise, simple and crisp way.

Points to Remember:

1. Data interpretation does not follow any format and is written in a paragraph; however a title to the
paragraph is always expected.

2. It should always be written in a precise manner, by using short and crisp sentences.

3. Comparison and contrast shall be made and shown using words and figures.

4. The analyzers shall not present their opinions, only interpret the data given.

SOLVED EXAMPLES:

Q1. The data given below shows the changes in education for women that occurred between the
years 1995 and 2010 in Bilaspur. Interpret the given data and write a paragraph in about 100-150
words.

Female Education in 1995 2010

Bilaspur

No. of girls’ school 10 15

No. of women colleges 3 4

No. of students in schools 10,000 16,000

No. of students in colleges 6000 10,000

Literacy rate 30% 55%

Distance Education Centres Nil 03

Changes in Education System for Women

The above survey reveals that provisions for the education of the girl-child in Bilaspur have changed
only a little over the period of 15 years. In the year 1995, there were only 10 schools for girls, which
rose to 15 by 2010. However, the number of students studying in these schools went up from 10,000
in 1995 to 16,000 in 2010. In the same period of time, the number of women colleges increased from
3 to 4 while the number of students increased from 6,000 to 10,000. The literacy rate has improved
by 25% from being just 30% in 1995 to 55% in 2010. As per the data, there are only three distance
education centres in Bilaspur.

Q2. Study the chart given below, which is the result of the survey conducted in the public schools and
government schools of Haryana. This depicts the types of activities the teenagers (Age 13- 19 years are
involved during their leisure time). Complete the summary in about 100-150 words.

Teenagers and Leisure Time

Now a days the teenagers are more techno-savvy than the children used to be ten years back. They do
not play games like Ludo, Carrom, Chess and other indoor games. 9-18 % of boys and girls in the age
group of 13-19 years possess their own cell phones. In the survey conducted recently on some 2000
students of two leading schools- one government and the other a public school, the following facts were
revealed. While the students from public schools spend more of their leisure time in net-surfing and
talking on cell phones, the government school students spend it in watching TV and talking to their
friends.
Improved Piece:

In a survey conducted recently on some students of two leading schools- one government and the other
a public school revealed that technology and social media has the power to engulf those who come in its
contact. The students of public schools who have easy access to net surfing and cell phones spend 50%
of their leisure time in net surfing and around 16-18% of the time goes to cell phones, in contrast to this
only 9% of the government school students’ time is devoted to net surfing and cell phones. On the other
hand, the government school students are way ahead in spending their time by watching television or
playing with friends, interestingly, 34% of the government students’ time is taken by television and 23%
of their time is invested in their friends. The public school students comparatively spend 3% lesser time
in front of the television and the friends get a 19% of their leisure time.

Q3. The following data in the form of histogram shows that death due to violence has increased
considerably during recent years. Write its interpretation in 100-150 words on how educated
youth can play a major role in establishing peace in society.

Role of youth in establishing peace in society (Sample available on the net)

Youth and peace are interlinked in society. Youth can play an important role in establishing peace in
society. In a survey conducted, it has been found that number of deaths due to violence has increased
enormously since the nineties. Death rate was 2.5 in 1990. But in 2010, it has increased to 7.5. It is really
very sad. It must be checked.

The youth of the nation can play a major role in controlling this crime graph. They can contribute towards
establishing peace in many ways. They can awaken the people towards the necessity of peace. They
can help the police in catching the criminals. They can bring the criminals in the main stream by
educating them and they can do much more.

Improved Piece:

In a survey conducted, it has been found that number of deaths due to violence has increased
enormously since the nineties. Violence gifted a ham-handed figure of death rate which was 2.5
in 1990 and thereafter the histogram shows a regular increase until the year 2010. In between
1990 to 2000 a steady jump of 1.5 can be seen after every 5 years. However, the data shows that
0.5 got added in the year 2005, to the steady jump of 1.5, making the death rate stand at 6.5, it
again came down by 0.5 in the year 2010. But if we see the figures of 1990 and 2010, the death
rate has shot up from 2.5 to 7.5, making it a matter of grave concern.

Practice Questions:
1- Study the graph given below, which is based on a survey done on students of tenth class in three
different types of schools in Faridabad. The chart depicts the number of students speaking English and
Hindi. On the basis of the details given in the bar-graph given below, briefly summarize the data making
comparison wherever necessary in about 100-150 words.

Hint- Compare the percentage of students speaking English and Hindi in all three schools giving the
possible reasons.

Begin Like this:-

In a study conducted on the students of class tenth of three various types of schools- Government
school, private school and a KV, it was observed that..
2. As an aware citizen of the country, you are concerned about the increase in road accidents in
the metropolitan city Delhi. Interpret the data given below in about 80 words. Also use your own
ideas.

Horizontal line (x-axis) – years

Vertical line (y-axis)-No. of accidents

Q4. Write a paragraph based on the given data:

Year Production Production Production Production

of Rice of Wheat of Maize of Cereals
(tonnes) (tonnes) (tonnes) (tonnes)
2003 25 10 35 70
2004 20 20 20 60
2005 40 25 35 100
2006 45 30 30 105
2007 20 40 60 120
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Q5. The data given below depicts the monthly expenditure of Mr. Rameshwaram Nair, a resident of
Chennai. Write a paragraph on the same.
You can start the paragraph by using the following lines:

Expenditure of an individual highly depends on his lifestyle, location, needs, desires and daily
requirements along with the prices of various products.