Qualitative Graphs

Which variable always goes on the y-axis (vertical)?

Which variable always goes on the x-axis (horizontal)?

The variable that responds to changes in the other variable is the __________ variable.

The variable that the experimenter (or you) control is the __________variable.

How long did Sam sit on the bench and wait for the bus?

The graph shows Bill's distance from home to the mall. When was Bill furthest from home?

What is happening in the graph between 30 and 40 mins?

The graph represents Kenny's bike ride. How far does Kenny go on segment C of the trip?

The graph represents Kenny's bike ride. Kenny takes a break along the way. How long was the break?

The graph represents Kenny's bike ride. On which segment of his ride is Kenny going the fastest?

Yoki is running a 10-mile race. She runs at a steady speed and then slows down, stops to get a drink of water, and then runs fast to get back in the race. Which graph BEST represents the situation?

Select the graph that BEST illustrates the story.

Which graph represents Tara driving at a constant speed?

How well do you feel you understood today's lessons on interpreting graphs?