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Chapter 7 Averages
learn why we use averages
learn about different types of averages
learn when to use frequency tables to find averages
learn how to choose the right average to use
Chapter 8 Presenting your data
understand the use of different visual information
use the present simple, past simple and present perfect to describe graphics
use the active and passive voice to describe graphics
Chapter 9 Describing change
represent change visually
use verbs of change
use adverbs describing change
use adjective and noun combinations to describe change
Chapter 10 Making comparisons
use graphics to compare information
use comparative structures
use superlative structures and cautious language
Chapter 11 Making connections
understand correlation
understand the effect of sample size
express links and connections
describe facts and data
Chapter 12 Working with collected data
learn how to present survey results
avoid producing misleading results from diagrams
describe cause and effect
express generalizations and specifics
use language of argumentation
use evaluative language
learn how to write conclusions
Further reading
The grammar of fractions
Glossary
Answer key
About the Author
About the Publisher
Introduction
Collins Academic Skills Series: Numbers will give you the skills you need for doing research, collecting data, presenting it, using numbers and appropriate language to describe it, and working with the collected data.
Designed to be used on a self-study basis to support English for Academic Purposes or study skills courses, it is intended for students on pre-sessional or foundation courses as well as for first-year undergraduate students.
The book has twelve chapters covering the key stages of the research process from start to finish. You will learn how to:
choose the right research methods
use basic maths skills
present your data
analyse your data
At the back of the book there is:
a list of useful books in Further reading
helpful information in The grammar of fractions
a Glossary of key terms
a comprehensive Answer key
Chapter structure
Each chapter
