Creating Graphs

What conclusions can you draw from this graph?

• The deer population went down over time.

• The deer population went up over time.

• The deer population went up quickly, then down, but then stayed the same.

• There are less dear because of hunters

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

On which axis is the independent variable found?

• z-axis

• w-axis

• y-axis

• x-axis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which VARIABLE is found on the vertical y-axis?

• Independent

• Manipulated

• Dependent

• Controlled

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The following graph is the best for measuring variables over a period of time.

• pie graph

• line graph

• bar graph

• data table

Where on a graph is the independent variable located?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• in the title

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

When creating a graph, where on the data table should units of measurement be shown?

• In the title page

• Next to the axis title in parenthesis

• You dont need to show units of measurement.

• It is written in the word problem that goes along with the graph.

Sam has decided to see what his entire sophomore class prefers to do after school. He collects data of 100% of the sophomore class. What is an appropriate way to display the data that Sam has collected?

• pie graph

• bar graph

• data table

• line graph

Any graphs included in the report must include

• A labelled x and y axis

• A legend and labelled x and y axis

• A heading, legend and labelled x and y axis

• A heading. The reader should be able to figure out the rest

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

• Pie chart

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Scatter plot

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which part of a graph typically shows the units of measurement?

• In the title

• Next to the axis labels

• In the legend

• In the data points

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1