Graphing in Science

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What type of graph is best used for displaying percentages?

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Pie chart

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In an experiment, what is the independent variable if the hypothesis states that more sleep leads to better test performance?

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Amount of Sleep

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable if the hypothesis states that more sleep leads to better test performance?

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Test Scores

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Which axis of a graph is typically horizontal?

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x-axis

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What is the primary purpose of graphs, charts, and tables in scientific experiments?

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To help scientists visualize results from an experiment.

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What type of graph is best for showing trends over time?

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Line graph

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are manipulated in an experiment, while dependent variables are measured as a result of the manipulation.

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What type of graph is most appropriate for comparing different categories?

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Bar chart

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What does the y-axis typically represent in a graph?

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The dependent variable.

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What is a scatter plot used for?

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To show the relationship between two quantitative variables.