Analyzing Graphs Worksheet

Analyzing Graphs

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?

4. During which period did the temperature decrease the most rapidly?

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.

8. A histogram is used to display the distribution of a continuous variable.

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.