Graphs and Data Interpretation

Which type of graph is best suited for comparing different categories or groups?

• line graph

• pie chart

• scatter plot

• bar graph

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

• The dependent variable

• The y-axis

• The independent variable

• The slope

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

• The position of the bar on the graph.

• The width of the bar.

• The color of the bar.

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

What is the purpose of a pie chart?

• The purpose of a pie chart is to display data in a three-dimensional format.

• The purpose of a pie chart is to compare two or more data sets.

• The purpose of a pie chart is to show the chronological order of events.

• The purpose of a pie chart is to visually represent the proportion or percentage distribution of different categories in a data set.

What is data interpretation?

• Data interpretation is the process of analyzing and making sense of data.

• Data interpretation is the process of storing data.

• Data interpretation is the process of visualizing data.

• Data interpretation is the process of collecting data.

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How can you determine the trend or pattern in a line graph?

• Analyze the direction, slope, and recurring patterns in the line graph.

• Look for the highest point on the line graph.

• Count the number of data points on the line graph.

• Examine the labels on the x-axis of the line graph.

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How can you compare the sizes of different categories in a pie chart?

• Visually analyze the relative sizes of the sectors or slices in the chart.

• Calculate the average size of the sectors in the chart.

• Count the number of sectors in the chart.

• Measure the angles of the sectors in the chart.

How many people like soccer best?

• 5
• 4
• 8
• 6

How many people like football and basketball?

• 9
• 4
• 10
• 2

What percent of the tiles are green?

• 12

• 24

• 50

• 86

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