Graphing Data

What is wrong with this graph?

• The dependent variable is not labeled.

• The data that is graphed is incorrect and a different graph should have been used.

• The intervals on the x and y axis are written incorrectly.

• The color of the graph is not appropriate or professional

What is something on a graph that you have control over and isn't changed by any other variable?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Controlled variable

• Extraneous variable

What kind of graph is this called?

• Circle graphg

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Bar graph

Time such as minutes, days, and months will always be a(n) ________________ variable when graphing.

• Controlled

• Independent

• Dependent

• Extraneous

What is the most important thing you can improve in this graph by using the T.A.I.L.S. method?

• The dependent variable is not labeled correctly

• There is too much data on this graph and it should easier to read.

• The intervals are not done correctly

• The graph doesn't have an appropriate title.

What is the independent variable in this graph?

• Tadpoles

• Year

• Frogs

• Number of tadpoles in the pond

What type of variable is the "Price per Bushel (dollars)" in this graph?

• Bar graph

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

What type of graph shows change over time?

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You want to create a graph that shows your height over a 12-month period. What type of graph will you use? Why?

• A line graph because you can put the data points on the graph and see how much you grew over a 12-month period.

• Both a line and bar graph would be appropriate because both graphs would be able to show your height over a 12-month period.

• A circle graph because we will be able to easily see your height over a 12-month period.

• A bar graph because the bars will make it very easy to see how you grow over the months.

Why are graphs and charts important to analyze data?

• Graphs and charts are important to analyze data because we would never be able to know what is going on with the data.

• Graphs and charts are important to analyze data because teachers say they are important.

• Charts and graphs is something good to do because they are nice to look at.

• Charts and graphs allow a person to visualize data and find patterns and trends in the data.