communicating with graphs

What type of graph shows change over time?

• Circle Graph
• Bar Graph
• Trend Graph
• Line Graph

What is the dependent variable?

• nicest fruit

• number of people

• types of fruit

A visual display of data or information

• model

• graph

• photograph

• percentages

In a line graph, the dependent variable is plotted on the _____

• x-axis

• y-axis

A graph that shows information as parts of a circle is a _____

• line graph

• circle graph

• bar graph

• stem and plot graph

A type of graph that is useful for showing trends or continuous change is a _________________

• line graph

• bar graph

• circle graph

• stem and plot graph

Information in a circle graph is often shown as ___________

• letters

• highest to lowest

• percentages

• photos

How many students take the bus to school?

• 35

• 20

• 10

• 15

On which 2 days was the temperature the same?

• 2 and 8
• 1 and 6
• 3 and 4
• 5 and 8

A student wants to test the effects of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?

• heart rate
• type of exercise
• amount of exercise
• time of day exercise occurs