Graphing in Science

Front

The X axis is _______?

Back

horizontal

Front

Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the independent variable?

Back

Age of student

Front

The Y axis is _______?

Back

Vertical

Front

How much does it cost to have your lawn mowed for 2 hours?

Back

$18

Front

Your friends invite you to a party and you decide to attend, but you're worried that staying out too long will affect how well you do on your geometry test tomorrow morning. Your exam score is the __________ variable.

Back

dependent

Front

What is the purpose of a graph in scientific research?

Back

To visually represent data and identify trends.

Front

What does the term 'dependent variable' refer to?

Back

The variable that is measured or affected in an experiment.

Front

What does the term 'independent variable' refer to?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment.

Front

In a graph, what does the slope represent?

Back

The rate of change between the two variables.

Front

What is the significance of the origin point (0,0) in a graph?

Back

It represents the point where both the X and Y axes intersect.