Certainly! Let's go through the steps to solve this problem and create a bar graph worksheet.
### 1. Identify the independent and dependent variables
First, we need to determine our variables:
- Independent Variable: This is what we control or what categorizes our data. In this case, it is the months.
- Dependent Variable: This is what we measure or observe. Here, it is the number of deer.
### 2. Provide the specific details
Based on the given data, we have:
- Months: Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
- Number of Deer per month: 38, 32, 26, 20, 15, 12
### 3. Create an appropriate title for the graph
The title should clearly describe what the graph is about. Since we are plotting the number of deer observed each month, a suitable title would be: "Number of Deer per Month".
### Detailed Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Set Up Your Graph:
- Title: At the top of the graph, write "Number of Deer per Month".
- X-axis (Horizontal Axis): Label it as "Months". List the months in order: Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb.
- Y-axis (Vertical Axis): Label it as "Number of Deer". Create a scale that is appropriate for the data range (e.g., using increments like 0, 10, 20, 30, 40).
2. Draw the Axes:
- Draw two perpendicular lines on your graph paper or tool: one horizontal (x-axis) and one vertical (y-axis).
3. Label the Axes:
- Write "Months" below the x-axis.
- Write "Number of Deer" next to the y-axis.
- Mark and label each month along the x-axis at equal intervals.
- Mark and label the number of deer along the y-axis based on the scale you chose.
4. Plot the Data:
- For each month, draw a bar up to the number of deer corresponding to that month. For example:
- For Sept, draw a bar up to 38.
- For Oct, draw a bar up to 32.
- Continue this for Nov (26), Dec (20), Jan (15), and Feb (12).
5. Review and Finalize:
- Check all bars to ensure they are accurate based on the given data.
- Make sure the graph is neat, and all labels are clear and readable.
### Answers to the Specific Questions:
1. What is the independent variable?
- Independent Variable: Months
2. What is the dependent variable?
- Dependent Variable: Number of Deer
3. What is an appropriate title?
- Title: Number of Deer per Month
In summary, you would now have a bar graph titled "Number of Deer per Month", with the x-axis labeled "Months" (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb), and the y-axis labeled "Number of Deer" (with appropriate scale). Each bar represents the corresponding number of deer for each month.
