Graphing

Front

What is graphing?

Back

Graphing is the visual representation of data using points, lines, bars, or other symbols on a coordinate system.

Front

What does a bar graph show?

Back

A bar graph shows comparisons between different categories using rectangular bars.

Front

How do you read a graph?

Back

To read a graph, look at the labels on the axes, observe the data points or bars, and compare the values.

Front

What is the purpose of a pie chart?

Back

A pie chart shows the parts of a whole, illustrating how different categories contribute to the total.

Front

What is a line graph used for?

Back

A line graph is used to show trends over time by connecting data points with a line.

Front

What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

Back

The x-axis typically represents the independent variable or categories being measured.

Front

What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

Back

The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable or the values being measured.

Front

How can you find the total number of students in a survey from a graph?

Back

You can find the total by adding up all the values represented in the graph.

Front

What does it mean if one bar is taller than another in a bar graph?

Back

If one bar is taller, it means that category has a higher value or count compared to the shorter bar.

Front

How do you determine the difference between two values on a graph?

Back

To determine the difference, subtract the smaller value from the larger value.