The
two graphs below show
American homes or families with different kinds of technology in
different years: "Families
with Radios, 1922 - 1929," and "Homes
with Television Sets, 1948-1960." This
question asks you to extend the information in the graphs and apply
the trends to computers in homes.
Before Responding:
Study the graphs, looking for similarities between the two
sets of data.
Define some trends in the data. Write down a couple generalizations
you can make about technology in American homes.
Remind yourself to always always always always refer to
the graphs to find proof or evidence for the answer you choose.
Continue!
Question:
Study the two graphs,
"Families with Radios," and "Homes
with Television Sets."Based on the
information in the charts, what statement below would NOT
be a conclusion that could be drawn about family ownership
of computers from 1990 to 2003?
Answer
A.
By 2003, every home with a radio and a tv
would also have a computer.
B.
From 1990 to 1992 the
number of computers in homes would probably at least double.
C.
At first, the growth
trend for computer ownership would be gradual, then it would
change to a sharp incline.
D.
The trend*
of computer ownership would increase from year to year.
*A
trend is something going in a certain direction, following
a general course or pattern, showing a tendency to keep going
in a certain direction.
Which answer did you choose? Click here for answer
explanation.
How did you do with these graphs? Your reading skills probably
transfer to evaluating graphics, maps, and other data as well
as reading passages. Good work. Let's evaluate a couple more
passages to practice extending information to other similar
situations!
