Biology Graph Types Overview

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Line graph

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changes over time; points connected by lines

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Bar graph

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quantities using rectangular bars

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Pie chart

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proportions as slices of a circle

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Scatter plot

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individual data points to show relationships

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Histogram vs. Bar graph

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shows frequency of ranges; bar graph compares categories

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Identifying a graph for enzyme activity over time

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graph is most suitable

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Use of scatter plot in biology

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correlation between two variables, e.g., height vs. weight

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Interpreting a histogram of cell sizes

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distribution and frequency of different cell sizes

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Analyzing a line graph showing population growth

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trends, growth rate, and possible limiting factors

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Comparing data interpretation: pie chart vs. bar graph

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chart shows part-to-whole; bar graph shows differences between groups