Vector Diagram for M&M Experiment

[jaaj]

I have an assignment where I have to make a vector diagram using data(candies) from a M&M packet. The chart provided indicates that the 2 variables are color and number of candies. I assume that the vector diagram should also illustrate those 2 variables(candy colors and quantity). The experiment involves the experimenter to make an hypothesis or predict the amount of M&M in the given package and to jot down the results. Later, the experimenter is suppose to open the package and tally all the possible colors and quantify them and illustrate them as a vector diagram.

I am having a hard time understanding what a vector diagram is and I cannot find any examples to help me understand it better. The closest I could come was to make a bar graph and hopefully someone with adequate Excel knowledge could teach me how to modify it to make the bars thin enough so that they look like lines. I am not sure if I am on the right page.

If someone understands vector diagram really well and could show me a diagram of what a vector diagram would look like when trying to illustrate quantities.

I have also attached my bar graph below for reference. Please advice.

Thanks
Kunal A.

 

[jbsteele]

A vector diagram is a type of graph that uses vectors (lines) to represent values. To make a vector diagram, you will need to create a table with the different colors of M&Ms and the quantity for each color. Then you will need to plot each color on the graph, with the quantity represented by the length of the vector. The longer the vector, the more of that color there are in the package. The end result should look something like this: Color | Quantity | Vector Length ----------------------------------------------- Red | 10 | 10 Blue | 12 | 12 Green | 5 | 5 Yellow | 8 | 8 ----------------------------------------------In this example, the red vector would be 10 units long, the blue vector 12 units long, the green vector 5 units long, and the yellow vector 8 units long. This would give a visual representation of how many of each color of M&Ms are in the package.

 

[tomcue]

Dear Kunal A.,

Thank you for sharing your assignment with me. I understand that you are having trouble understanding what a vector diagram is and how to create one for your M&M experiment. Let me try to explain it to you in a simple way.

A vector diagram is a graphical representation of quantities or variables using arrows or lines. In your experiment, the two variables are the color of the M&Ms and the number of candies. So, your vector diagram should show these two variables using arrows or lines.

To create a vector diagram for your experiment, you can use a scatter plot instead of a bar graph. Scatter plots are better for showing the relationship between two variables. You can plot the colors of the M&Ms on the x-axis and the number of candies on the y-axis. Then, for each data point, you can draw an arrow or line starting from the origin (0,0) and ending at the coordinates of the data point. The length of the arrow or line represents the quantity of candies, and the direction represents the color.

For example, if you have 5 red M&Ms, you would plot a point at (red, 5) on the scatter plot and draw an arrow or line from (0,0) to (red, 5). The length of the arrow or line would be proportional to the number 5, and the direction would be towards the color red.

I have attached a sample vector diagram for your reference. As you can see, the arrows or lines represent the quantities of each color of M&Ms. You can modify the appearance of the arrows or lines to make them thinner and more visually appealing. I suggest consulting with someone who has experience in using Excel to help you with this.

I hope this helps you understand what a vector diagram is and how to create one for your experiment. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Good luck with your assignment!

Sincerely,

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