Graphing Stations Assess It

Match the following Graph to its type.

• Bar Graph

• 
• Line Graph

• 
• Circle Graph

• 

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Qualitative data is

descriptive information gained by observing something.

Quantitative data, on the other hand, is numerical and

objective. For example, a zoologist studying lions may

collect ​ (a)   data about a lion’s behavior, noting

how it appears to feel and act throughout a given day.

​ (b)   data about the lion could include the

specific amount of food it ate.

• qualitative
• Quantitiative

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

• Line

• Bar

• Table

• Circle

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

You have been asked to make a graph that represents everyone’s favorite video game system in your class. Which type of graph would work best?

• Line

• Bar

• Table

• Circle

Scientists can use two different types of data in an experiment. When they’re collecting observations, they’re using ​​ (a)   . When they’re using numbers and measurements, it is ​ ​ (b)   . There is a variety of ways to display this data. If you’re comparing pieces of data, you can use a ​ (c)   . A similar way to display that kind of information is a pie chart or a ​ (d)   . If you’re comparing change over time, you will use a ​ (e)   .

• Qualitative Data
• Quantitative Data
• Bar Graph
• Circle Graph
• Line Graph

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Label the parts of the graph

a

b

X-Axis

Y-Axis

Label the parts of the graph

a

b

Independent Variable

Dependent Variable