Chem: Graphing Quick Check

The one factor that a scientist controls during an experiment. This goes on the x-axis.

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

The variable that is measured. It goes on the y-axis.

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

How many total students are in the science class?

• 13
• 6
• 27
• 25

The x-axis shows

• time
• carbon dioxide concentration
• Mauna Loa volcano
• science

The y-axis shows

• time
• carbon dioxide concentration
• Mauna Loa volcano
• science

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

When should a line graph be used?

• When comparing parts of a whole

• When showing change over time

• When comparing data between different groups of categories

• Whenever you want

According to the pie chart, how much of a house's water usage is for showers?

• 26.7%

• 13.7%

• 21.7%

• 16.8%

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

What is the independent variable on the graph (x-axis)?

• Metro Bicycle Shop Weekly Sales
• Bicycles Sold
• Types of Bicycles

What is the dependent variable on the graph (y-axis)?

• Metro Bicycle Shop Weekly Sales
• Bicycles Sold
• Types of Bicycles

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1