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Continuous variation: data handling and analysis

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Waxaan sawiri karaa xogta kala duwanaanshaha joogto ah ee histogram iyo soo jeedin karaa sababaha suurtagalka ah ee kala duwanaanshaha.

Introduction

In this lesson: I can plot data on continuous variation on a histogram and suggest possible causes for the variation. Using a histogram or line graph to display continuous data. Plotting data for continuous variation on a histogram.

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Using a histogram or line graph to display continuous data. Plotting data for continuous variation on a histogram. Interpreting and describing a histogram displaying data for continuous variation. Continuous variation is usually influenced by many factors, including genetics, the environment and lifestyle.

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  1. 1. Which two pieces of equipment should you use when drawing a graph?

    • a black and white photo of a pair of scissors and a black and white photo of a pair of scissors and a black and white photo of a chainpen
    • Correct answer:a black and white photo of a window with blinds drawn on it's side and the top of the blinds partially closedpencil
    • Correct answer:a black and white drawing of a ruler with numbers on the side of the ruler, and the length of the ruler on the other side of the rulerruler
    • a drawing of a hand reaching for a piece of paper with a hand on the top of it and a hand on the bottom of the pageplain paper

  2. 2. Data for discontinuous variation should always be plotted on a ...

    • Correct answer:bar chart.
    • histogram.
    • line graph.
    • photograph.

  3. 3. Which two of the statements below are conclusions that could be drawn from the data in the bar chart?

    • The total number of individuals was 14.
    • Correct answer:The category with the fewest individuals in it was “cannot roll tongue".
    • Correct answer:The most common variation was the ability to roll tongue into a straw shape.
    • Tongue rolling is an example of continuous variation.

  1. 1. Which type of graph has this data been displayed in?

    • bar chart
    • Correct answer:histogram
    • line graph
    • pie chart

  2. 2. Which of the following conclusions could be drawn from the histgram shown?

    • Correct answer:Three students had a height in the range 120 to 139 cm.
    • There were no students taller than 180 cm.
    • There were no students taller than 110 cm.
    • Correct answer:The range with the most individuals in it was 150 – 159 cm.

  3. 3. Data for the height of oak trees shows continuous variation. Which type of factors are likely to influence the height of an oak tree?

    • only genetic factors
    • Correct answer:both environmental and genetic factors
    • only environmental factors
    • neither genetic factors nor environmental factors

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