Graphing Quiz

Ms. Neely's science class collected data on plant growth over several weeks. What is one major advantage of using graphs to present their scientific data?

• They provide a visual representation of data, making trends easier to see.

• They always use fewer numbers than tables.

• They are only useful for small amounts of information.

• They replace the need for any written explanation.

Mr. Busch's class collected data on their favorite fruits. Which type of tool is best for organizing the raw data before creating a visual representation?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Data table

• Pie chart

Mr. Kimble wants to show the test scores of Neely, Bigger, and Mr. in Math, Science, and English. A bar graph is most useful when you want to ___ data as a side-by-side comparison.

• analyze

• visualize

• compare

Mr. Cather and Mr. Bigger are teaching their students how to create bar and line graphs using data from a science experiment. Select all the correct statements about the axes in these graphs.

• The X axis usually represents the independent variable.

• The Y axis usually represents the dependent variable.

• The X axis usually represents the dependent variable.

• The Y axis usually represents the independent variable.

Ms. Kimble and Ms. Melton are helping their students display data from a class project. Compare the main purposes of a bar graph and a line graph. When would you use each type?

Dr. Neely is creating a report to show how her class spends their free time. She wants to use a pie chart. Which of the following statements about pie charts is correct?

• Pie charts show changes over time.

• Pie charts show parts of a whole using percentages.

• Pie charts compare independent and dependent variables.

• Pie charts are best for side-by-side comparisons.

Ms. Bigger is helping her students create graphs for their science project. What are the key parts of a graph that should always be included to make it clear and understandable?

Ms. Kimble is teaching her class how to make graphs. She asks, "What is the label on the horizontal axis of a graph called?" Fill in the blank: The label on the horizontal axis of a graph is called the (a)   axis label.

Dr. Cather and Neely are working together on a science project and need to create a graph. What does the acronym D-TAILS help them remember when creating their graph?

• The steps for solving equations

• The parts needed for a successful graph

• The types of graphs to use

• The history of graphing

Mr. Busch is teaching her class how to graph data using D-TAILS. She asks Kimble to place the data on the graph. Which of the following best describes how Kimble should place the data according to D-TAILS?

• Data should be placed randomly on the graph.

• Data should cover 50% of the graph area and be accurately placed.

• Data should only be placed in the corners of the graph.

• Data should cover the entire graph area.