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Tables and charts are a great way to present numerical information in...
Tables and charts are a great way to present numerical information in a clear and concise form. This unit explains how to use the Windows calculator to carry out basic operations and calculate percentages. You will then learn how to use charts and tables to represent and interpret information.
After finishing this unit you should be able to:
- use the Windows calculator to carry out basic operations and calculate percentages;
- interpret and use information presented in tables and charts;
- be able to round numbers appropriately.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Published on: Monday 18th July 2011
- Level: Introductory
- Posted under: Information and Communication Technologies
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Requires that Windows desktop be used in parallel with reading the book.
Tables and charts are a great way to present numerical information in a clear and concise form. This unit explains how to use the Windows calculator to carry out basic operations and calculate percentages. You will then learn how to use charts and tables to represent and interpret information.T
This unit is an adapted extract from the Open University course Networked living: Exploring information and communication technologies (T175) [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]
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