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Reading Tables, Charts & Graphs
M.2.1 - Interpret Data Displays for TEAS 7 Success
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🎯 Quick Start: Learn a systematic approach to read tables, charts, and graphs quickly and accurately. These visuals appear in dosage logs, lab summaries, and patient trend reports.
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🎯Welcome: How to Read Tables, Charts & Graphs
Why This Matters on the TEAS
On TEAS 7, data visuals appear in clinical logs, patient summaries, medication records, and trend analyses. You need a repeatable method to extract the right numbers fast and accurately.
Your 3-Step Data Interpretation Playbook
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1. Find Context: Read the title, scan headers/axes, and note units (e.g., mg, %, feet).
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2. Target Data: For tables, find the cell using row and column. For charts/graphs, find the specific bar, slice, or point.
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3. Read the Value: Read the number from the cell, axis, or label. Double-check the scale and units before answering.
A Quick Look at Data Visuals
Table
| Medication | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Aspirin | 81 mg |
| Lisinopril | 10 mg |
| Metformin | 500 mg |
Bar Chart
Pie Chart
A (30)
B (45)
C (25)
A (30)
B (45)
C (25)
Line Graph
Scatter Plot
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