BELLRINGER (HS RESOURCE 9-12): CHARTS - GRAPHS - OH, MY!

What type of graph is used to show the change in data over time?

• pie chart

• bar graph

• scatter plot

• line graph

Which type of chart is best suited for comparing different categories of data?

• bar chart

• scatter plot

• pie chart

• line chart

What type of chart is used to represent data as a whole?

• Bar chart

• Line chart

• Scatter plot

• Pie chart

In a line graph, what does the x-axis represent?

• The dependent variable.

• The y-axis.

• The title of the graph.

• The independent variable

In a bar chart, what does the height of each bar represent?

• The value or quantity of the corresponding category or variable.

• The color of the bar.

• The width of the bar.

• The position of the bar.

What is the purpose of a legend in a chart or graph?

• To add decorative elements to the chart or graph.

• To display the data values in the chart or graph.

• To highlight the main points of the chart or graph.

• To provide a key or guide for interpreting the chart or graph

What is the main difference between a bar chart and a histogram?

• Categorical vs continuous data representation

• Different visual representations.

• Different types of data.

• Different scales of measurement.

What is the advantage of using a pie chart to represent data?

• Easy visualization of proportions or percentages.

• Effective for displaying large amounts of data.

• Ability to compare multiple data sets.

• Clear representation of trends and patterns.

What is the disadvantage of using a pie chart to represent data?

• Inability to show trends over time.

• Difficulty in accurately comparing sizes of different categories

• Difficulty in representing continuous data.

• Limited ability to display large amounts of data.

When interpreting a graph, what should you look for to identify trends or patterns?

• Color of the lines, size of the peaks or valleys, and random patterns or fluctuations.

• Length of the lines, absence of peaks or valleys, and inconsistent patterns or fluctuations.

• Direction and slope of lines, presence of peaks or valleys, and consistent patterns or fluctuations.

• Thickness of the lines, absence of peaks or valleys, and random patterns or fluctuations.