SULTAN Graphing

Which part of SULTAN involves numbering the x and y axis of a graph, counting by regular intervals and spreading out the data as much as possible to make trends visualized?

• Scale

• Units

• Label

• Title

• Accuracy

Answer explanation

Scale tip: The maximum data point must be more than half way up the axis.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which part of SULTAN involves telling the what was used to take the measurements being represented in a graph?

• Scale

• Units

• Label

• Title

• Accuracy

Answer explanation

Unit Tip: Units are always wrapped in parenthesis!

Which part of SULTAN involves writing on the axes to tell what measurements or values are bring compared?

• Scale

• Units

• Label

• Title

• Accuracy

Answer explanation

Did you know- sometime a graph can have labels, but not need units? This is more common in bar graphs than line graphs!

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which part of SULTAN involves writing at the top of the graph to tell a viewer about the information that is being represented in the graph?

• Scale

• Units

• Label

• Title

• Accuracy

Answer explanation

Title tip: Avoid using the word "Graph" in your titles- instead, try telling the reader what is being graphed or the question that is being investigated through the graph.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which part of SULTAN plotting the data correctly, ensuring that the graph truly represents the values being shown?

• Units

• Labels

• Title

• Accuracy

• Neatness

Answer explanation

Accuracy tip- if a data value lies between gridlines in a graph, do your best to interpolate in order to most accurately represent the data you are representing!

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which part of SULTAN involves using a ruler, making straight lines, and making your graph visually appealing?

• Units

• Labels

• Title

• Accuracy

• Neatness

Answer explanation

Neatness tip- use a pencil first when making a graph by hand, then go over your lines to darken them. Always sharpen your pencil before sitting down to make a graph!

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

When creating a graph following the principles of DRY MIX, the dependent, or responding variable goes on which axis of the graph?

• X-Axis

• Y-Axis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

When creating a graph following the principles of DRY MIX, the independent, or manipulated variable goes on which axis of the graph?

• X-Axis

• Y-Axis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which type of graph is best for showing trends over time?

• Line Graph

• Bar Graph

• Pie Chart

Answer explanation

In graphs involving time, time is almost always shown on the X-Axis!

Which type of graph is best when you are working with categories or qualitative data?

• Line Graph

• Bar Graph

• Pie Chart