Graphing

What is a variable?

• Anything that can affect the outcome of the experiment.

• The thing you change.

• The thing you test or measure.

• The things you keep the same.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the independent variable?

• Anything that can affect the outcome of the experiment.

• The thing you change.

• The thing you test or measure.

• The things you keep the same.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the dependent variable?

• Anything that can affect the outcome of the experiment.

• The thing you change.

• The thing you test or measure.

• The things you keep the same.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Where does the independent variable go on the graph?

• y-axis (vertical)

• x-axis (horizontal)

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Where does the dependent variable go on the graph?

• y-axis (vertical)

• x-axis (horizontal)

You want to make a graph for an experiment you did about plant growth over a two week period of time. What type of graph would you use?

• Column graph

• Line graph

What do we put at the top of a graph?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• Title 

• Nothing

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which graph has the X axis and Y axis labeled correctly?

• A

• B

• It depends on the data, either could be correct.

• Neither are correct.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

How much does it cost to have your lawn mowed for 2 hours?

• $16
• $17
• $18
• $19

What is the independent variable?

• cost of mowing
• Moe's Mowing Service
• $18
• Mowing Time

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1