Graphing and Representation of Data
Biology ⇒ Scientific Inquiry and Experimental Design in Biology
Graphing and Representation of Data starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way to make a graph easier to read.
Explain why it is important to choose the correct type of graph for your data.
What does the slope of a line on a line graph represent in a biology experiment?
What information should always be included in the title of a graph?
A student collected data on the number of insects found in four different locations. Which graph should they use to compare the numbers? (1) Bar graph (2) Line graph (3) Pie chart (4) Scatter plot
A student measured the height of a plant every day for 7 days and recorded the following heights in cm: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15. What is the range of the data?
A student records the number of seeds that sprout each day for a week. Which graph should they use to show their results? (1) Line graph (2) Pie chart (3) Histogram (4) Pictogram
A student wants to show the relationship between the amount of sunlight and the growth of a plant. Which graph should they use? (1) Bar graph (2) Line graph (3) Pie chart (4) Table
A student collected data on the number of insects found in four different locations. Which graph should they use to compare the numbers? (1) Bar graph (2) Line graph (3) Pie chart (4) Scatter plot
A student records the number of seeds that sprout each day for a week. Which graph should they use to show their results? (1) Line graph (2) Pie chart (3) Histogram (4) Pictogram
A student wants to show the relationship between the amount of sunlight and the growth of a plant. Which graph should they use? (1) Bar graph (2) Line graph (3) Pie chart (4) Table
If a graph shows the number of bacteria colonies at different temperatures, what is the dependent variable? (1) Temperature (2) Number of colonies (3) Time (4) Type of bacteria
Fill in the blank: A _______ graph is best for showing how something changes over time.
Fill in the blank: A _______ graph is best for showing parts of a whole.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a collection of facts or measurements from an experiment.
Fill in the blank: A _______ plot is used to show the correlation between two variables.
True or False: A bar graph is useful for comparing the number of different species found in several habitats.
True or False: A line graph can be used to show data that is not continuous.
True or False: A pie chart can be used to show how a total is divided among different groups.
True or False: A scatter plot is used to show the relationship between two numerical variables.
