Graphing

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Which type of graph is used to compare values (usually percentages)?

Scatter plot

Line graph

Bar graph

Pie chart (correct)

What is the purpose of using graphs?

To visually share data and/or trends with other members of the scientific community

To transform large amounts of numbers into a much easier to understand 'picture'

To help people understand the meaning of data collected in an investigation or experiment

All of the above (correct)

Which variable can be controlled in an experiment?

Manipulated variable

Independent variable (correct)

Dependent variable

Responding variable

Which variable is measured during the experiment?

Dependent variable Signup and view all the answers

On a graph, which variable goes on the X-axis?

Independent variable Signup and view all the answers

On a graph, which variable goes on the Y-axis?

Dependent variable Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship occurs when one variable increases and the other decreases?

Inverse relationship Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship occurs when both variables increase or decrease together?

Direct relationship Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an inverse relationship?

The farther I drive, the less distance I have to reach my destination. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a direct relationship?

The higher your temperature, the higher your perspiration rate is. Signup and view all the answers

Graphing

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Which type of graph is used to compare values (usually percentages)?

What is the purpose of using graphs?

Which variable can be controlled in an experiment?

Which variable is measured during the experiment?

On a graph, which variable goes on the X-axis?

On a graph, which variable goes on the Y-axis?

What type of relationship occurs when one variable increases and the other decreases?

What type of relationship occurs when both variables increase or decrease together?

Which of the following is an example of an inverse relationship?

Which of the following is an example of a direct relationship?

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