Graphs (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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On which axis should the dependent variable be plotted?
On which axis should the dependent variable be plotted?
The y-axis
How should axis labels be written on a graph?
How should axis labels be written on a graph?
With full titles and units
Why should you never extrapolate beyond your measured data range?
Why should you never extrapolate beyond your measured data range?
It is scientifically invalid
Must a best-fit line pass through every plotted point?
Must a best-fit line pass through every plotted point?
No, it shows the overall trend
What do range bars show on a graph?
What do range bars show on a graph?
Maximum and minimum values
What do longer error bars indicate about data?
What do longer error bars indicate about data?
Greater spread and less certainty
How is rate of change calculated from a graph?
How is rate of change calculated from a graph?
How do you calculate rate from a curved line?
How do you calculate rate from a curved line?
Draw tangent, then calc. as straight
What is the purpose of a scatter diagram?
What is the purpose of a scatter diagram?
Identify potential correlations
What proportion of the page should a graph occupy?
What proportion of the page should a graph occupy?
More than half