SC.8.N.1.1 Review stations Graph (x/y axis) interpretation

1. What is the purpose of the x-axis in a graph?

• • To show the dependent variable

• • To represent the values being measured

• • To represent the independent variable or categories being compared

• • To show the total data

1. What information is typically found on the y-axis of a bar graph?

• • The categories being compared

• • The values being measured

• • The total number of data points

• • The title of the graph

1. How do you determine the value of a point on a line graph?

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• • By its position relative to the x-axis

• • By its position relative to the y-axis

• • By counting the number of points

• • By measuring the length of the line