Graphs

The vertical axis of a line graph is called the __________.

• slope

• line of best fit

• x-axis

• y-axis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The horizontal axis of a line graph is called the __________.

• slope

• line of best fit

• x-axis

• y-axis

What is an independent variable?

• the variable that changes because another variable changes

• independent variables are only found on pie charts.

• a variable most often found on the y-axis

• the variable the experimenter changes or manipulates.

What is a dependent variable?

• the variable the experimenter changes or manipulates.

• the variable that changes because another variable changes

• dependent variables are only found on pie charts

• a variable most often found on the x-axis

Which type of graph best represents data that shows a change over a period of time?

• line

• bar

• table

• circle

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

You have been asked to make a graph which represents everyone's favorite video game system in your class. Which type of graph would work best?

• line

• bar

• circle

• table

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What type of graph would you make to show how many of your classmates were born in each month of the year?

• line

• bar

• circle

• scatter plot

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is a variable?

• something used to compare the parts of a whole

• Something that is useful for displaying data or information that changes over time

• Any display of information with tabs, rows and/or columns

• Anything in an experiment that can change and can affect the outcome of the experiment

How many more people have purple for a favorite color than red?

• 3
• 5
• 7
• 9

How many students have blue for a favorite color?

• 11
• 12
• 14
• 17