CODAP Data Visualization Concepts

This video tutorial introduces the features of CODAP in the OpenSciEd high school chemistry unit on survival in space. It guides users on how to create and interpret graphs by dragging and dropping variables onto axes and using categories to distinguish data types. The tutorial also covers using the map feature to visualize data based on latitude and longitude, allowing users to explore temperature patterns across different cities.

What is the primary focus of the CODAP tool in the OpenSciEd high school chemistry unit?

• Studying survival in space

• Analyzing chemical reactions

• Exploring biological processes

• Understanding physics principles

What is the first step to create a graph in CODAP?

• Drag a variable to the x-axis

• Select a variable for the y-axis

• Open a new graph by clicking 'graph'

• Choose a city from the list

How can you add a variable to the x-axis in CODAP?

• Type the variable name

• Drag and drop from the gray row

• Use the search function

• Select from a dropdown menu

What type of variable is 'near water' in CODAP?

• Numerical

• Discrete

• Categorical

• Continuous

How can you distinguish data types in a CODAP graph?

• By adjusting the graph size

• By adding more data points

• By changing the graph color

• By using a category variable

What fields does CODAP use to place cities on a map?

• City name and population

• Latitude and longitude

• Temperature and humidity

• Elevation and area

What happens when you drag the 'summer high' variable onto the map in CODAP?

• The map zooms in

• The cities are rearranged

• A colorful bar appears at the bottom

• The map changes color

Which city has a higher average summer high temperature according to the map?

• Seattle

• San Francisco

• Houston

• Tucson

What is the purpose of using the maps feature in CODAP?

• To list city names

• To visualize geographical data

• To create bar charts

• To calculate averages

What should you do to explore the effect of water on temperature patterns in CODAP?

• Use only the graph feature

• Try different variables in the map feature

• Focus on a single city

• Ignore the water variable