Graphing

Front

What is the variable that the experimenter controls in an experiment?

Back

Independent variable

Front

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

Back

Line graph

Front

What type of graph is best used to compare different categories of data?

Back

Bar graph

Front

What type of graph displays parts of a whole?

Back

Circle graph

Front

What is the variable that is measured in an experiment?

Back

Dependent variable

Front

What is the purpose of a control variable in an experiment?

Back

To keep conditions constant and ensure a fair test

Front

What type of graph uses bars to represent data?

Back

Bar graph

Front

What type of graph connects individual data points with a line?

Back

Line graph

Front

In a bar graph, what does the height of the bar represent?

Back

The value of the data being represented

Front

What is the main purpose of graphing data?

Back

To visually represent information and make it easier to understand