Reading Graphs

Front

What is a data table?

Back

Any display of information in tabular form, with rows and or columns named.

Front

The x-axis is horizontal (flat).

Back

True

Front

What conclusions can you draw from this graph?

Back

The deer population went up quickly, then down, but then stayed the same.

Front

How many more people have purple for a favorite color than red?

Back

5

Front

The y-axis is vertical (up and down).

Back

True

Front

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

Back

To represent the independent variable or categories.

Front

What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

Back

It represents the dependent variable or values.

Front

What is a bar graph used for?

Back

To compare data among different categories using bars.

Front

What is a line graph used for?

Back

To show trends over time by connecting data points with lines.

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a downward trend?

Back

It indicates that the values are decreasing over time.