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Graphing Practice

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the “D” in DRY MIX stand for?

a)

Dispose

b)

Destroy

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Done

2.

What does the “M” in DRY MIX stand for?

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Manipulated Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Master

3.

What does the “Y” in DRY MIX stand for?

a)

X - axis

b)

Y - axis

c)

Effect

d)

Response

4.

What does the “X” in DRY MIX stand for?

a)

X - axis

b)

Y - axis

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Response

5.

What does the “I” in DRY MIX stand for?

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Manipulated Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Response

6.

Where on a graph is the independent variable or “cause” located?

a)

Y - Axis

b)

X - Axis

7.

Where on a graph is the dependent variable or “effect” located?

a)

Y - Axis

b)

X - Axis

8.

Which variable does the scientist determine?

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

9.

The purpose of a graph is to...

a)

Have something colorful in your experiment results

b)

Have a collection of related data that is represented in columns & rows.

c)

Show a visual representation of relationships between various quantities or variables.

d)

Have a use for graph paper.

10.

The purpose of a data table is to...

a)

Have something colorful in your experiment results

b)

Have a collection of related data that is represented in columns & rows.

c)

Show a visual representation of relationships between various quantities or variables.

d)

Have a use for graph paper.

11.

Which type of graph uses points connected by lines?

a)

Circle Graph

b)

Bar Graph

c)

Line Graph

d)

Pie Chart

12.

Which type of graph is used to track changes over time periods?

a)

Circle Graph

b)

Bar Graph

c)

Line Graph

d)

Pie Chart

13.

Which type of graph uses bars to show comparisons between categories?

a)

Circle Graph

b)

Bar Graph

c)

Line Graph

d)

Pie Chart

14.

Which type of graph useful for data that is easy to put into groups or categories?

a)

Circle Graph

b)

Bar Graph

c)

Line Graph

d)

Pie Chart

15.

Which type of graph is a circular graph divided into slices to display data & information in an easy “pie-slice” format?

a)

Double Line Graph

b)

Bar Graph

c)

Line Graph

d)

Pie Chart

16.

Which type of graph is good for showing the percentages and fractions of a whole group or number?

a)

Double Line Graph

b)

Bar Graph

c)

Line Graph

d)

Pie Chart

17.

What graphing guideline is to have nicely spaced and easy to read numbers on the axes?

a)

Scale

b)

Units

c)

Labels

d)

Neatness

18.

What graphing guideline tells an observer what the numbers are the graph are measured in like cm?

a)

Scale

b)

Units

c)

Labels

d)

Neatness

19.

What graphing guideline DESCRIBES what is being measured on each axis?

a)

Scale

b)

Units

c)

Labels

d)

Neatness

20.

What graphing guideline represents items being written clearly; using a pencil & ruler?

a)

Scale

b)

Units

c)

Labels

d)

Neatness

21.

What graphing guideline is followed by placing a statement at the top of a graph that clearly states what information can be found in the graph?

a)

Labels

b)

Title

c)

Accuracy

d)

Neatness

22.

What graphing guideline is for plotting the information as precisely as possible using the paper’s grid & a ruler?

a)

Labels

b)

Title

c)

Accuracy

d)

Neatness

23.

What 2 variables should be included in the title of a graph?

a)

Independent Variable ONLY

b)

Dependent Variable & Independent Variable

c)

Controlled Variables & Independent Variable

d)

Controlled Variables & Dependent Variable

24.

Y or N: Does a data table need a descriptive title like its graph?

a)

Yes

b)

No

25.

Y or N: Does a data table need labels & units?

a)

Yes

b)

No

26.

T or F: A data table DOES NOT need to be on graph paper using a pencil & a ruler.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

T or F: A data table DOES NOT need to be accurate & neat.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Which label represents the independent variable?

a)

Speed (m/s)

b)

Time (s)

29.

What is missing from this graph? Think “SULTAN.”

a)

Neatness

b)

Scale

c)

Accuracy

d)

Title

30.

What does the “R” in DRY MIX stand for?

a)

Response

b)

Repeat

c)

Restore

d)

Resolution