Interpreting Scientific Graphs

What is the independent variable on the graph (x-axis)?

• Metro Bicycle Shop Weekly Sales

• Bicycles Sold

• Types of Bicycles

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What is the name of this graph?

• line plot

• line graph

• bar graph

• frequency table

What type of graph is this?

• Bar Graph

• Line Plot

• Pictograph

• Tally Chart

After the experiment, scientists organize and _____ the data.

• throw out

• change

• graph

• delete

Which step of the scientific method involves organizing and interpreting the collected data?

• Making a conclusion

• Communication results

• Conduction experiments

• Analyzing results

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It is a process of explaining the meaning of the information or data gathered from the experimentation.

• interpreting data

• formulating hypothesis

• experimenting

• defining

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Information and ideas collected (charts, graphs and pictures) is

• Data

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Conclusion

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Which type of graph is most suitable for showing the relationship between two variables?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Histogram

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What does the slope of a line in a distance-time graph represent?

• Speed

• Distance

• Time

• Acceleration

In a scientific experiment, what is the purpose of a control group?

• To provide a standard for comparison

• To increase the sample size

• To test multiple variables

• To ensure the experiment is valid