Graphing Concepts Quiz

What does the first value in a point (x, y) represent?

• The vertical position

• The diagonal position

• The horizontal position

• The depth position

What is the vertical axis on a graph called?

• X-axis

• Y-axis

• Z-axis

• W-axis

What should you use to plot points on a graph?

• A pen.

• A pencil with a sharp point.

• A marker.

• A crayon.

What is the purpose of drawing a line or curve of best fit?

• To label the axes.

• To identify the range.

• To represent the trend of the data.

• To choose the correct axis.

What is the range of voltage given in the example?

• 0V to 1.7V

• 0V to 0.8V

• 0V to 1.0V

• 0V to 1.2V

How should each axis be labeled?

• With numbers only

• With colors

• With the quantity and unit

• With shapes

Why should awkward scales be avoided?

• They are too simple

• They are difficult to read

• They are too colorful

• They are too common

Which intervals are considered "good" numbers for the scale?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 7

• 3

Plot a graph of speed vs time.

Speed is measured in ms^-1 and time is measured in s.

Label the axes of the graph.

What are 4 things we must remember to include on our graph? Match the following.

• scale

• S

• label axis

• T

• line of best fit

• L

• title

• A