Graphing Quiz

What is an independent variable?

• A variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

• A variable that is not relevant to the experiment.

• A variable that is determined by chance in an experiment.

• A variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

• A dependent variable is the variable that remains constant in an experiment or study.

• A dependent variable is the variable being measured or observed in an experiment or study.

• A dependent variable is the variable that is manipulated in an experiment or study.

• A dependent variable is the variable that is controlled by the researcher in an experiment or study.

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What are the different types of graphs?

• bar chart, scatter plot, line plot, box plot

• bar graph, line graph, pie chart, scatter plot

• line chart, scatter plot, box plot, trend graph

• bar chart, line plot, scatter plot, histogram

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What is a line graph used for?

• To represent data that is not related to time

• To display data that is constant over time

• To compare data from different categories

• To display data that changes over time or to show the relationship between two variables.

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What is a bar graph used for?

• A bar graph is used to compare values in different categories.

• A bar graph is used to display trends over time.

• A bar graph is used to represent parts of a whole data set

• A bar graph is used to represent categorical data.

How do you interpret a graph?

• Analyze the data and draw meaningful conclusions.

• Ignore the data and make random guesses.

• Make assumptions based on the graph.

• Look for patterns and trends in the data.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

• Dependent variable

• Y-axis

• Time

• Independent variable

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

• Independent variable

• Control variable

• Dependent variable

• Horizontal direction

What is the difference between a line graph and a scatter plot?

• A line graph is used to compare multiple sets of data, while a scatter plot is used to show the distribution of data.

• A line graph shows the trend or change in data over time, while a scatter plot shows the relationship between two variables.

• A line graph uses connected lines to represent data, while a scatter plot uses individual points.

• A line graph shows discrete data points, while a scatter plot shows continuous data points.

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What is the dependent variable in this graph?

• Zebrafish Adult Length (mm)

• Embryonic Incubation Temperature (degrees C)

• Zebrafish Development at Different Temperatures

• Number of Zebrafish

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