Graphing basics
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Science
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7th Grade
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Easy
Standards-aligned
Anthony Kaltenbach
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15 Slides • 11 Questions
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Open Ended
Share one thing you already know about graphs or how they are used in real life.
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Multiple Choice
Why do you think graphs are important in understanding data?
They make data easier to understand and visualize
They are only used in math class
They make data more confusing
They are just for decoration
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Remember time is always put on the X axis.
Line Graph
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Multiple Choice
Which type of graph is best for tracking changes in temperature over time?
Bar graph
Pie chart
Line graph
Dot plot
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Replace this with your body text.
Duplicate this text as many times as you would like.
Bar Graph!
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Bars can be Horizontal for some graphs!
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Bar graphs can be
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Circle Graphs or Pie Charts are used when you know the whole amount of something!
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Open Ended
Describe a situation where you would use a pie chart instead of a bar graph.
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Multiple Choice
What is the main difference between a bar graph and a histogram?
Bar graphs compare categories, histograms show frequency distribution of numerical data
Bar graphs use circles, histograms use bars
Bar graphs are always vertical, histograms are always horizontal
Bar graphs show percentages, histograms show totals
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when creating your own graph?
Collect and organize data in a frequency table
Label axes clearly
Ignore the scale of the graph
Include a descriptive title
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When creating or reading a graph, it is important to label the
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Open Ended
Describe how you would analyze a graph to find trends and patterns. What steps would you take?
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Fill in the Blanks
Graphs help us to
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Open Ended
What is one new thing you learned about graphs today, and how do you think it will help you understand data better?
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