Data Analysis Practice

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 or the outcome being measured.

• The y-axis values.

• The independent variable or the variable being measured or controlled.

• The title of the graph.

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

• The width of the bar.

• The position of the bar on the graph.

• The color of the bar.

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

In a pie chart, what does each slice represent?

• The total value of the data set.

• Number of data points.

• Proportion or percentage of the whole data set

• Categories of the data set.

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

• Analyze the direction, slope, and steepness of the line.

• Calculate the average rate of change between data points.

• Examine the x and y-axis labels for any patterns or trends.

• Look for any sudden changes or outliers in the data.

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The X axis is _______?

• vertical
• diagonal
• criss-cross
• horizontal

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The Y axis is _______?

• Vertical
• Horizontal
• criss-cross
• diagonal

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What information is provided in this graph?

• temperature and weather

• temperature and climate

• temperature and precipitation

• temperature and trees

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What graph feature is used for temperature?

• y axis

• x axis

• bars

• line

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Which side of the graph will you read to determine the temperature?

• right side

• left side

• bottom

• top