Practice - Axis Selection and Scaling
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Practice Questions
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What variable is typically plotted on the x-axis?
💡 Hint: Think about what you control in an experiment.
What are tick marks used for on a graph?
💡 Hint: Consider how you read numbers on the axes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is plotted on the x-axis?
💡 Hint: Think about what you change in an experiment.
True or False: A logarithmic scale is appropriate for data that follows a linear trend.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the relationships between your variables.
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Challenge Problems
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You have three datasets: one ranging from 1 to 10, another from 100 to 1000, and a final one from 0.01 to 1. How would you graph these in a meaningful way?
💡 Hint: Assess each dataset for spread and choose your axes accordingly.
Discuss how the scale of your graph could affect interpretations in a scientific publication.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the nature of the data you are trying to communicate.
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