AP Bio Skills: Graph Types

Front

What type of graph is best for showing trends over time?

Back

Line graph

Front

What type of graph is suitable for comparing different groups or categories?

Back

Bar graph

Front

What type of graph is used to display the distribution of data based on quartiles?

Back

Box and Whiskers graph

Front

What type of graph is ideal for showing parts of a whole?

Back

Pie chart

Front

When should you use a line graph instead of a bar graph?

Back

Use a line graph when you want to show changes over time or trends.

Front

What is the primary purpose of a bar graph?

Back

To compare quantities across different categories.

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What does a box and whiskers graph display?

Back

It displays the median, quartiles, and outliers of a dataset.

Front

What is the main advantage of using a pie chart?

Back

It visually represents the proportion of each category relative to the whole.

Front

How do you determine which type of graph to use for your data?

Back

Consider the nature of your data and what you want to convey: trends, comparisons, distributions, or parts of a whole.

Front

What is the x-axis typically used for in a line graph?

Back

The x-axis usually represents the independent variable or time.