Graphing Basics

Multiple Choice

What is our independent variable ?

• Month

• Potatoes

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand different types of graphs such as line, bar, and pie graphs in scientific studies?

• To make data look more colorful

• To better analyze and communicate data

• To confuse the audience

• To avoid using numbers

• We read data tables to create our graphs

• Left Side: Is our Independent Variable (X-axis)

• Right Side:Is our dependent variable (y-axis).

X

Y

​DATA TABLES

Open Ended

Explain the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable in an experiment.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of using a bar graph?

• To show change over time

• To compare items

• To display parts of a whole

• To show random data

Multiple Select

Which of the following are essential components of a well-constructed graph?

• Graph title

• Labels for axes

• Units on axes

• Random colors