Scientific Research Final Exam Quiz

What type of graph is used to show trends and continuous changes over time?

• Line Graph

• Bar Graph

• Histogram

• Pie Chart

Which graph type is best for comparing discrete categories or quantities?

• Line Graph

• Bar Graph

• Pie Chart

• Scatter Plot

What should the title of a graph do?

• Show data points

• Label axes

• State the information presented

• Explain symbols

What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

• To show proportions

• To change frequently

• To provide a baseline for comparison

• To represent different data sets

Which type of scale might be used on a graph to spread data points effectively?

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Categorical

• Linear

What is a constant in an experiment?

• A changing factor

• A unique variable

• A baseline for comparison

• A factor kept the same across all groups

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which graph type is best suited for showing proportions of a whole?

• Bar Graph

• Line Graph

• Flow Chart

• Pie Chart

What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

• Conclusion

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

(a)   would be used to compare data.

• Pie
• Bar
• Line

What does a pie chart best illustrate?

• Changes over time

• Proportions of a whole

• Detailed numerical data

• Correlation between two variables

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept