Graphing

What are graphs used for?

• To show data in an understandable way

• To keep track of things so you don't forget

• To catch the eye and look colorful

• To draw pictures on

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following would be a reasonable claim for this graph?

• As the elevation increases, the temperature decreases.

• As the elevation increases, the temperature increases.

• As the elevation increases, the temperature is unaffected.

• The air is thinner at higher elevations due to the decreased force of gravity so it cannot absorb as much heat and the temp is lower.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What kind of correlation does this graph show?

• Negative

• Positive

• None

Which 2 data points would provide the BEST evidence to support the claim "the more books someone owns the more hours they will spend reading"?

• When 1 book is owned, people spend 1 hour reading.

• When 3 books are owned, people spend 3 hours reading.

• When 7 books are owned, people spend 7 hours reading.

• When 10 books are owned, people spend 10 hours reading.

What kind of correlation is demonstrated on this graph between ice cream consumed and clothing worn?

• Positive

• Negative

• None

What kind of correlation is demonstrated on this graph between Shoe side and test score?

• Positive

• Negative

• None

What is the best kind of graph to represent this data?

• Line graph

• Table graph

• Bar graph

• Pie chart

What reasoning could be used to support the claim "As practice time increases, strikes also increase"?

• When you practice more you get more strikeouts.

• The graph shows it.

• More practice increases muscle memory, strength and coordination which are skills necessary to consistently hit a strike.

• You get more strikeouts with more practice.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What would be the best CLAIM statement for this graph?

• Water closer to the surface is able to absorb more heat energy from the sun so it is warmer than the deeper water, which cannot be reached by the sunlight.

• As the water depth increases, the temperature decreases.

• As water depth decreases, the temperature increases.

• See the graph

What would be the best kind of graph to represent this data?

• Pie chart

• Line Graph

• Table Graph

• Bar Graph

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1