Graph information Flashcards
1
Q
Data Table
A
Organize data for easier reading and studying
2
Q
Where does the Independent variable go in a data table?
A
It goes on the left
3
Q
Where does the Dependent variable go in a data table?
A
It goes on the right
4
Q
Why do scientists utilize graphs
A
It provides a large amount of data quickly and it allows to carefully analyze the results of an experiment
5
Q
Types of Graphs
A
Line graph, Pie/Circle Graph, and Bar Graph or Histogram
6
Q
Line Graph
A
Data show a change over a period of time
7
Q
Pie/Circle Graph
A
Data is represented in percents
8
Q
Bar Graph or Histogram
A
Comparing data from several groups
9
Q
Rules for constructing graphs
A
The dependent variable goes on the Y axis (DRY) and the independent goes on the X axis (MIX). The spacing between the numbers must be in equal increments
