Graphing Practice

What does the “D” in DRY MIX stand for?

• Dispose

• Destroy

• Dependent Variable

• Done

What does the “M” in DRY MIX stand for?

• Independent Variable

• Manipulated Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Master

What does the “Y” in DRY MIX stand for?

• X - axis

• Y - axis

• Effect

• Response

What does the “X” in DRY MIX stand for?

• X - axis

• Y - axis

• Dependent Variable

• Response

What does the “I” in DRY MIX stand for?

• Independent Variable

• Manipulated Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Response

Where on a graph is the independent variable or “cause” located?

• Y - Axis

• X - Axis

Where on a graph is the dependent variable or “effect” located?

• Y - Axis

• X - Axis

Which variable does the scientist determine?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

The purpose of a graph is to...

• Have something colorful in your experiment results

• Have a collection of related data that is represented in columns & rows.

• Show a visual representation of relationships between various quantities or variables.

• Have a use for graph paper.

The purpose of a data table is to...

• Have something colorful in your experiment results

• Have a collection of related data that is represented in columns & rows.

• Show a visual representation of relationships between various quantities or variables.

• Have a use for graph paper.