T YPES OF GRAPHS Pie chart: shows how a whole is divided into percents
Line graph: Shows trends in data over time.
Scatter plot: used to determine if two variables are related
Bar graph: compares groups of information
R ECOGNIZING P ATTERNS IN G RAPHS In a direct relationship, when one variable increases, so does the other.
In an inverse relationship, when one variable increases, the other decreases.
When there is no relationship the graph looks like a collection of dots.
Which graphs show a direct relationship? A, E, F
Which graphs show an inverse relationship? B, C
Which graphs show a linear relationship? A, B, D, F
Which graphs show a non-linear relationship? C, E
In which graph does a change in the x-variable cause NO CHANGE in the y-variable? D
Which graph shows a stronger relationship between variables, graph A or graph F? A