Interpreting Scientific Graphs

What is this graph showing you?

• The worlds population has been growing and will continue to grow

• The worlds population was growing but now is decreasing

• The worlds population is staying the same

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the dependent variable on this graph?

• Year

• Number of Visitors

• None of these

Mr. Swanson's science class used a thermometer to measure the outside temperature each day throughout the school year.
They used their results to make the graph below.

Which month had an average daily temperature of around 41 degrees?

• May

• April

• December

• March

What is the dependent variable on the graph (y-axis)?

• Metro Bicycle Shop Weekly Sales

• Bicycles Sold

• Types of Bicycles

What is the purpose of interpreting graphs and charts in science?

• To collect data

• To form a hypothesis

• To visually represent data and identify patterns

• To conduct experiments

Answer explanation

The purpose of interpreting graphs and charts in science is to visually represent data and identify patterns, making it easier to understand complex information and draw conclusions.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Why do we use graphs in science?

• to record and display data

• to show trends in data

• to predict what will happen if we extend the experiment

• all of these are correct

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What type of graph do you see in the picture?

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which graph is best for showing the relationship between two variables?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Histogram

Answer explanation

A line graph is ideal for showing the relationship between two variables, as it effectively displays trends over time or continuous data. Bar graphs compare categories, pie charts show parts of a whole, and histograms represent frequency distributions.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the independent variable?

• Type of fertilizer

• Average plant height

• The effect of fertilizer on plant height

• The effect of plant height on fertilizer

What is the BEST title for this graph?

• The Relationship between Time Spent Studying and Test Grades

• The effect of Time Spent Studying and Test Grades

• Time Spent Studying

• Test Grades