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Which type of graph is best suited for representing the temperature changes over a period of years?
Which type of graph is best suited for representing the temperature changes over a period of years?
- Pie chart
- Line graph (correct)
- Flow chart
- Bar chart
What does the height of a bar in a bar chart represent?
What does the height of a bar in a bar chart represent?
- The independent variable
- The value of the data represented (correct)
- The number of categories represented
- The percentage of the total data
What type of data is most effectively illustrated by a pie chart?
What type of data is most effectively illustrated by a pie chart?
- Variations between independent groups
- Percentages of a whole (correct)
- Numerical data over time
- Sequential processes
Which of the following graphs is used mainly for non-numerical data?
Which of the following graphs is used mainly for non-numerical data?
How are independent and dependent variables represented in a line graph?
How are independent and dependent variables represented in a line graph?
Why is a bar chart preferred over a line graph for depicting differences between groups?
Why is a bar chart preferred over a line graph for depicting differences between groups?
What is the primary function of a flow chart?
What is the primary function of a flow chart?
What is the first step in conducting a scientific experiment?
What is the first step in conducting a scientific experiment?
In the context of scientific experiments, what does the independent variable represent?
In the context of scientific experiments, what does the independent variable represent?
Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable in an experiment?
Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable in an experiment?
When analyzing data from an experiment, what type of data is represented by names or categories?
When analyzing data from an experiment, what type of data is represented by names or categories?
What is the purpose of formulating a new hypothesis based on experimental results?
What is the purpose of formulating a new hypothesis based on experimental results?
Which of the following best defines the scientific method?
Which of the following best defines the scientific method?
What is a likely reason for a researcher to reject a hypothesis after an experiment?
What is a likely reason for a researcher to reject a hypothesis after an experiment?
Which statement about numerical data is true?
Which statement about numerical data is true?
Flashcards
Hypothesis
Hypothesis
A testable explanation for an observed phenomenon. It is a proposed answer to a scientific question.
Independent variable
Independent variable
The factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment. It is the 'cause' in a cause-and-effect relationship.
Dependent variable
Dependent variable
The factor that is measured or observed in an experiment. It is the 'effect' in a cause-and-effect relationship.
Numerical data
Numerical data
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Categorical data
Categorical data
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Scientific method
Scientific method
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Graph
Graph
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Data representation
Data representation
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Line Graph
Line Graph
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Bar Chart
Bar Chart
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Pie Chart
Pie Chart
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Flow Chart
Flow Chart
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Independent Variable (x)
Independent Variable (x)
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Study Notes
Understanding Scientific Graphs
- Scientific experiments involve observations leading to hypotheses, tested through experiments.
- Data from experiments can be presented in charts, graphs, and written reports.
- Interpreting graphs is crucial to evaluating hypotheses.
Types of Variables
- Independent variable (x): The cause, manipulated in the experiment.
- Dependent variable (y): The effect, influenced by the independent variable.
- Data can be numerical or categorical.
Numerical vs. Categorical Data
- Numerical data: Data in the form of numbers.
- Categorical data: Non-numerical data, like country names.
- Graph choice depends on the data type (numerical, categorical, combined).
Line Graphs and Tables
- Tables: List independent (x) and dependent (y) values separately.
- Line graphs: Plot (x, y) coordinate pairs to visualize trends in numerical data.
- Line graphs use an x-axis (horizontal) for independent variables and a y-axis (vertical) for dependent variables.
Interpreting Graphs
- Line graphs show trends in numerical data over time.
- Bar charts compare values among different groups using rectangular bars.
- Pie charts show percentages of a whole using slices.
- Flow charts display relationships and steps in a process.
Examples of Graph Types
- Line Graph Example: Tracking the number of hot days per year.
- Independent variable: year (x-axis)
- Dependent variable: number of hot days (y-axis)
- Coordinate pairs: (year, number of hot days)
- Line graph reveals a trend.
- Bar Chart Example: Comparing average ages in different cities.
- Independent variable: city (bars on x-axis)
- Dependent variable: average age (height of bars, y-axis)
- Bar heights show differences between cities.
- Pie Chart Example: Showing US trade deficit by country.
- Independent variable: Country (slices)
- Dependent variable: Percentage/Amount of deficit (slice size)
- Pie chart shows relative proportions.
- Flow Chart Example: Depicting a biological process (ACTH negative feedback loop).
- Flow chart shows steps and interactions between systems.
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