graphing and analyzing

Question 1

_____ data
expressed in charts and graphs
numbers

Answer 1

quantitative

Question 2

_________ data
description of what a scientist observes
observations

Answer 2

qualitative data

Question 3

what are the 4 types of graphs

Answer 3

line graphs
pie graphs
bar graphs
picture/maps

Question 4

used to show changes that occur in related variables
shows trends (changes) over time

Answer 4

line graph

Question 5

used to compare data (such as measurements, amounts or changes)
can show large changes over time

Answer 5

bar graph

Question 6

circle that shows how parts relate to the whole
shows proportions

Answer 6

pie chart