7th Grade Math

Preparing for Standardized Tests 551

Preparing for

Standardized Tests

Short Response: Drawing Graphs

When drawing statistical graphs for short-response questions, be sure to

include all necessary labels and information in order to receive full credit for

that part of the question.

The average depths and maximum depths of different lakes around the

world are shown below.

Depths of Lakes

Average

Depth (m)^149  7240  7219  86  50107138

Maximum

Depth (m)^4062818444664224230281267

Construct a scatter plot to display the data.

Maximum Depth (m)

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(^20406080100120140160180)
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Average Depth (m)
x
y
Depths of Lakes A title is included.
All the data points
are graphed.
Appropriate and
consistent scales
are used.
Both axes
are labeled
correctly.
Refer to the table of data above. Then construct
a box-and-whisker plot showing the average depths
of the lakes.
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You will often use graphs
that you draw to answer
other parts of extended-
response
questions.
Double-check your work.
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