How To Draw A Graph

Question 1

What is the first step in drawing a graph?

Answer 1

Identify the variables you want to represent.

Question 2

True or False: The x-axis is typically used for the independent variable.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the vertical line on a graph.

Answer 3

y-axis

Question 4

What do you call the horizontal line on a graph?

Answer 4

x-axis

Question 5

Which type of graph is best for showing changes over time?

Answer 5

Line graph.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: What should you do after labeling the axes? A) Draw the graph B) Choose colors C) Add a title

Answer 6

C) Add a title.

Question 7

Short Answer: How do you plot a point on a graph?

Answer 7

Find the coordinates on the x-axis and y-axis and mark the point where they intersect.

Question 8

True or False: A bar graph is used to compare different groups.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

What is the purpose of a legend in a graph?

Answer 9

To explain what different colors or symbols represent.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The _______ represents the dependent variable on a graph.

Answer 10

y-axis