Graphing Stations

What is an independent variable?

• The variable the experimenter changes or manipulates

• 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

Which type of graph best represents data over a set period of time?

• Line

• Bar

• Table

• Circle

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

• Table

• Circle

What is a dependent variable?

• The variable the experimenter changes or manipulates

• The variable that changes because another variable changes

• Independent variables are only found on pie charts.

• A variable most often found on the x-axis