WorksheetsSP3 Analyze Graphs
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is the main purpose of a line graph?
to compare two things
To show change over time
to have an independent variable
so you don't have to read words
The graph shows the number of inches a plant grew each week.
Between which 2 weeks did the plant grow the MOST?
Week 1 and Week 2
Week 2 and Week 3
Week 3 and Week 4
Week 4 and Week 5
Examine the population curves for wolves and moose in the graph below.
Which statement correctly describes the population relationship between the wolves and moose from 1968 to 1973?
As the moose population increased the wolf population increased.
As the moose population increased the wolf population decreased.
As the wolf population decreased the moose population decreased
As the wolf population increased, the moose population decreased.
A scientist wanted to see if the amount of garbage that Americans threw away changed over time. He collected information and then showed his results in the graph below.
Based on this graph, what could the scientist say about the amount of garbage that each person threw away?
It increased over time
it decreased over time
it increased the most in 1980
It decreased the most in 1990
Which variable should be on the x axis?
dependent variable
independent variable
control variable
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____
change
keep the same
experiment with
investigate
Which variable should be on the y axis?
the dependent variable
the independent variable
the control variable
What are the coordinates of the outlier?
(6,9)
(9,6)
What outlier
What are the coordinates of the outlier?
(3,4)
(4,3)
(3,10)
What are the coordinates of the outlier?
(2,1)
(4,3)
(1,2)
Which could be a good Line of Best fit?
a
b
c
