Chem Graphing Practice Flashcard

Front

What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

Back

The x-axis shows the independent variable.

Front

What type of graph should be used to show rapid increases over time?

Back

A line graph is best for showing rapid increases.

Front

Between which two years did the bear population remain constant?

Back

The bear population remained constant between 2004 and 2005.

Front

What do the axes of a bar graph represent?

Back

The x-axis represents categories (e.g., cities), and the y-axis represents values (e.g., average numbers of tornadoes).

Front

What is the best scale for data measured in days and centimeters?

Back

Count by ones to 10.

Front

What is the purpose of the y-axis in a graph?

Back

The y-axis shows the dependent variable.

Front

How do you determine the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

The independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Front

What type of graph is best for comparing different groups?

Back

A bar graph is best for comparing different groups.

Front

What does a line graph typically show?

Back

A line graph shows trends over time.

Front

What is the significance of the scale on a graph?

Back

The scale determines how data is represented and can affect interpretation.