Graphing in Science Worksheet
Explore different types of graphs and their uses in science with this Grade 8 worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Pay attention to the type of graph being asked for or represented.
1. Which type of graph is best suited to show changes over a continuous period of time?
Bar graph
Line graph
Pie chart
Scatter plot
2. What is the independent variable in an experiment?
The variable being measured
The variable that changes as a result of the independent variable
The variable that is changed by the experimenter
A variable that is kept constant
1. The axis is typically used for the independent variable.
2. A graph should always have a clear that describes what the graph is showing.
1. A pie chart is effective for showing the relationship between two variables.
True
False
2. All graphs must include units for both axes.
True
False
1. Briefly explain the difference between discrete and continuous data.
2. When would you choose to use a bar graph instead of a line graph?
The following data shows the growth of a plant over 5 weeks:
Week 1: 5 cm Week 2: 8 cm Week 3: 12 cm Week 4: 15 cm Week 5: 17 cm
Construct a line graph to represent this data. Remember to label your axes and title your graph.