Using the Data Table and Graphing Tools

Creating data tables and graphs is easy and fast.

13 articles in this collection
Written by Peter Bohacek, Matt Vonk, and Trevor Register

How do I clear my data table?

As a student, I want to delete all of the data in my data table and start over.

Written by Trevor Register
Updated over a week ago

Significant Figures and Column Formulas

How does Pivot Interactives handle significant figures with column formulas?

Written by Trevor Register
Updated over a week ago

How to make a bar graph

Here's how to make a bar graph using data from your data table.

Written by Trevor Register
Updated over a week ago

How do you square root in a column formula?

I want to add a column formula with a square root

Written by Trevor Register
Updated over a week ago

Why can't I type into a data table?

You can't type into tables if the section has been submitted, or if you type text in a number field.

Written by Trevor Register
Updated over a week ago

Why isn't my curve fit showing up?

Sometimes when I select a curve fit I get an error, or the fit curve never shows up.

Written by Matt Vonk
Updated over a week ago

Using Uncertainty Bars on Graphs

Also called Error Bars, you can easily add these to any quantity on a graph.

Written by Peter Bohacek
Updated over a week ago

Formatting Options for Numerical Columns

Set the number of significant figures, decimal places, or set to display scientific notation.

Written by Peter Bohacek
Updated over a week ago

Using the Data Table and Graphing Tool

A quick introduction to the setting up a data table and graph

Written by Peter Bohacek
Updated over a week ago

Using Column Formulas

You can do unit conversions and other calculations on data in your data table.

Written by Peter Bohacek
Updated over a week ago

Using Text in a Data Table

You can configure a column int a data table to accept either numerical or text data

Written by Peter Bohacek
Updated over a week ago

Constructing a Velocity vs Time Graph

This is a perfect balance between hand-calculating slopes and automatic tools that obscure the process.

Written by Peter Bohacek
Updated over a week ago

Pre-populating the data table when editing an activity.

You can partially or completely set up the data table for students to use.

Written by Peter Bohacek
Updated over a week ago