Graph Basics

What is the x-axis in a graph?

• The x-axis is not used in graphing, only the y-axis is important.

• The x-axis is used to plot the points of intersection between two lines.

• The x-axis represents the vertical axis or the dependent variable.

• The x-axis represents the horizontal axis or the independent variable.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

What is the y-axis in a graph?

• Vertical axis

• Horizontal axis

• X-axis

• Diagonal axis

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

What is the best type of graph to show the population of different countries?

• Scatter plot

• Pie chart

• Bar graph or population pyramid

• Line graph

What are the parts of a good graph?

• Colorful background and borders

• Irrelevant data points

• Clear title, labeled axes, appropriate scale, and key or legend

• No title or labels

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

Name three types of graphs commonly used to represent data.

• Dot plot, box plot, stem-and-leaf plot

• Histogram, scatter plot, table

• Pictogram, area graph, radar chart

• Bar graph, line graph, pie chart

In a bar graph, what do the bars represent?

• The temperature of the bars

• Different categories or groups being compared

• The length of the bars

• The number of sides of the bars

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

If you want to show the relationship between two variables, which type of graph would be most appropriate?

• Scatter plot

• Pie chart

• Bar graph

• Line graph

What is the purpose of a line graph?

• To show the relationship between two variables over time.

• To show the distribution of a single variable

• To represent a list of items in a sequence

• To display geographical data

How does a pie chart differ from a bar graph?

• A pie chart shows percentages of a whole, while a bar graph compares different groups.

• A pie chart can only show time series data, while a bar graph cannot.

• There is no difference; they serve the same purpose.

• A pie chart is used for geographical data, whereas a bar graph is not.

Why is it important to include a legend or key in a graph?

• To make the graph look more colorful and appealing.

• To provide a scale for measurement in the graph.

• To explain what different symbols or colors in the graph represent.

• Legends or keys are optional and not necessary.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.3