Graphing Skills

Front

What is the purpose of graphs, charts, and tables?

Back

To help scientists visualize results from an experiment.

Front

What is the horizontal axis of a graph called?

Back

X-axis

Front

How many months were there 60 deer?

Back

4 months

Front

Which month had the fewest books read?

Back

April

Front

How many cars on the road were red?

Back

1 car

Front

What does the Y-axis represent in a graph?

Back

The dependent variable.

Front

What is a bar graph used for?

Back

To compare different groups or categories.

Front

What is a line graph used for?

Back

To show trends over time.

Front

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled.

Front

What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

Back

The variable that is measured or affected.