How to Read Graphs

What type of graph is used to compare different categories of data?

• Line graph

• Bar graph

• Scatter plot

• Pie chart

In a line graph, what does the x-axis represent?

• Data points

• Y-axis

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

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What is the purpose of data interpretation in graphs?

• To make the data look more complicated than it actually is

• To analyze and understand the patterns, trends, and relationships within the data.

• To create confusion and mislead the audience

• To hide the true meaning of the data

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When graphing an inequality, how is the shaded region determined?

• By randomly selecting a region to shade

• By testing a point in each region to see if it satisfies the inequality.

• By flipping a coin to determine the shaded region

• By choosing the region with the most points

What is the key feature of a bar graph?

• Dots representing data values

• Pie slices representing data values

• Bars representing data values

• Lines representing data values

In a line graph, what does the y-axis represent?

• Dependent variable

• X-axis

• Constant

• Independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

How can you determine the trend in a line graph?

• By counting the number of data points

• By measuring the length of the line

• By observing the overall direction of the line

• By looking at the color of the line

What is the difference between a histogram and a bar graph?

• A histogram and a bar graph are the same thing.

• A histogram shows the distribution of a discrete variable, while a bar graph compares different categories.

• A histogram is used for qualitative data, while a bar graph is used for quantitative data.

• A histogram shows the distribution of a continuous variable, while a bar graph compares different categories.

How are inequalities represented on a graph?

• Solid lines with no shading

• Dashed or solid lines with shading

• Dotted lines with no shading

• Dashed lines with no shading

What is the significance of scale in a graph?

• It has no significance in graph representation

• It helps in accurately representing the data and making comparisons between different data points.

• It only makes the graph look more visually appealing

• It is used to confuse the viewers of the graph

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