Analyzing Graphs Worksheet
A Grade 10 math worksheet focusing on interpreting and analyzing various types of graphs, including bar graphs, line graphs, and scatter plots.
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Analyzing Graphs
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Carefully analyze each graph and answer the questions that follow. Show all your work where applicable.
The bar graph below shows the number of books read by students in a reading challenge.
1. Which student read the most books?
2. How many more books did Student B read than Student C?
The line graph shows the temperature in a city over 24 hours.
3. At what time was the temperature highest?
6:00
12:00
18:00
24:00
4. During which period did the temperature decrease the most rapidly?
0:00 - 6:00
6:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 18:00
18:00 - 24:00
The scatter plot below shows the relationship between hours studied and exam scores for a group of students.
5. Describe the correlation shown in the scatter plot.
6. If a student studied for 7 hours, what would you predict their exam score to be based on the trend?
Indicate whether each statement is True or False.
7. A pie chart is best used to show changes in data over time.
True
False
8. A histogram is used to display the distribution of a continuous variable.
True
False
Complete the following sentences with the correct term.
9. A graph that uses bars to show comparisons between categories is called a .
10. In a scatter plot, when both variables tend to increase or decrease together, it indicates a correlation.
11. Explain why it is important to choose the correct type of graph when presenting data.