Graphing Notes

Open Ended

In what ways do graphs help us understand relationships between different variables?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use graphs when presenting data or information?

• Because graphs make data easier to understand and compare visually.

• Because graphs are more colorful than tables.

• Because graphs are required in all scientific reports.

• Because graphs always show exact numbers.

Multiple Choice

Which axis on a graph is also known as the dependent axis or 'the effect'?

• x axis

• y axis

• z axis

• origin

Multiple Choice

What are the three main types of graphs shown in the images?

• Line graph, Bar graph, Pie chart

• Scatter plot, Histogram, Line graph

• Pie chart, Dot plot, Histogram

• Bar graph, Stem-and-leaf plot, Line graph

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about bar graphs?

• They use bars to show comparisons between categories of data.

• They are useful for data that is easy to categorize.

• The values are put on the y-axis.

• They are circular graphics divided into slices.

Fill in the Blanks

A pie chart is especially useful for showing

and fractions.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using columns and rows in a data table?

• To organize related data

• To display percentages

• To compare only two variables

• To create a circular chart

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of using graphs?

• To show a visual representation of relationships between quantities

• To make data look more colorful

• To confuse the reader

• To hide information

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an element of the SULTAN method for creating a good graph?

• Color coding

• Scale

• Labels

• Accuracy

Open Ended

Which part about graphs (and graphing) will be the mostly difficult for you? Explain!