Unit 6 Graphing Checkpoint

Front

What type of graph is useful for comparing information collected by counting amounts?

Back

Bar graph

Front

Which graph is used when there is no relationship between the independent and dependent variable?

Back

Bar graph

Front

What is the dependent variable on the graph (y-axis)?

Back

Bicycles Sold

Front

What is the dependent (measured) variable?

Back

Number of students

Front

This is an example of a ____ graph.

Back

Pie/circle graph

Front

What does a pie graph represent?

Back

Proportions of a whole.

Front

What is the purpose of a line graph?

Back

To show trends over time.

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

The variable that is manipulated or changed.

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

The variable that is measured or observed.

Front

How do you identify the x-axis on a graph?

Back

It is the horizontal line.