Graphing and Interpreting Data in Physical Science

Why are graphs important in physical science?

• They provide a visual representation of data.

• They are used to create hypotheses.

• They are used to write scientific reports.

• They help in conducting experiments.

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In which section of the scientific method are graphs typically found?

• Conclusion

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

• Data

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What do bar graphs primarily show?

• Trends

• Parts of a whole

• Comparisons

• Changes over time

How many more red skittles were in the pack compared to purple skittles?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What do line graphs typically represent?

• Parts of a whole

• Comparisons

• Changes over time

• Data categories

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What could have caused the temperature of coffee to drop more rapidly at minute 20?

• The coffee was left untouched.

• The coffee was reheated.

• The coffee was placed in a refrigerator.

• The coffee was stirred.

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What do pie charts show?

• Comparisons

• Parts of a whole

• Data trends

• Changes over time

What was the least popular pizza topping in the pie chart example?

• Supreme

• Vegetarian

• Cheese

• Pepperoni

What is the most dense metal according to the table example?

• Iron

• Silver

• Copper

• Gold

What does the 'L' in the SULTAN mnemonic stand for?

• Lines

• Legend

• Labels

• Length