Grade 6 Graph Analysis
A worksheet for 6th graders to practice analyzing various types of graphs, including bar graphs, line graphs, and pictographs.
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Graph Analysis Worksheet
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Read each graph carefully and answer the questions that follow. Show your work where necessary.
1. The bar graph below shows the favorite colors of students in a class. Use the graph to answer the questions.
a. Which color is the most popular?
b. How many students chose red or yellow as their favorite color?
c. What is the difference between the number of students who chose green and those who chose blue?
2. The line graph shows the temperature in a city over 6 hours. Analyze the graph to answer the questions.
a. At what time was the temperature the lowest?
b. What was the temperature at 5 PM?
c. During which hour did the temperature increase the most?
3. Read the statements below and indicate whether they are True or False.
a. A bar graph is best for showing changes over time.
True
False
b. The x-axis on a graph usually represents the independent variable.
True
False
4. Complete the following sentences.
a. A graph uses pictures to represent data.
b. The of a graph tells you what the graph is about.
c. When analyzing a line graph, a downward slope indicates a in value.
5. Which type of graph is best suited for comparing different categories of data at a single point in time?
Line graph
Bar graph
Pie chart
Pictograph
6. Explain the purpose of a graph's legend or key.