Graphing Basics

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Science

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10th - 12th Grade

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Medium

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NGSS

MS-PS3-1, MS-PS2-2

Standards-aligned

Joel Orellana

Used 2+ times

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6 Slides • 6 Questions

Multiple Choice

What is our independent variable ?

Month

Potatoes

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand different types of graphs such as line, bar, and pie graphs in scientific studies?

To make data look more colorful

To better analyze and communicate data

To confuse the audience

To avoid using numbers

We read data tables to create our graphs
Left Side: Is our Independent Variable (X-axis)
Right Side:Is our dependent variable (y-axis).

DATA TABLES

Open Ended

Explain the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable in an experiment.

Type response here

Fill in the Blanks

On a line graph, the x-axis typically represents

and the y-axis represents what is measured.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of using a bar graph?

To show change over time

To compare items

To display parts of a whole

To show random data

Multiple Select

Which of the following are essential components of a well-constructed graph?

Graph title

Labels for axes

Units on axes

Random colors

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