AP Bio Skills: Graph Types

Front

What type of graph is best for showing the relationship between two continuous variables?

Back

Line graph

Front

What type of graph is used to compare different categories or groups?

Back

Bar graph

Front

What type of graph displays the distribution of data based on five-number summary (minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, maximum)?

Back

Box and Whiskers graph

Front

What type of graph is ideal for showing parts of a whole?

Back

Pie chart

Front

When would you use a line graph?

Back

To show trends over time or the relationship between two continuous variables.

Front

When is a bar graph most appropriate?

Back

When comparing quantities across different categories.

Front

What does SEM stand for in the context of graphs?

Back

Standard Error of the Mean

Front

What is the purpose of labeling axes on a graph?

Back

To clearly indicate what data is being represented and the units of measurement.

Front

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

Back

It typically represents the dependent variable.

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

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It typically represents the independent variable.