| A | B |
| circle graph | compares parts of a whole |
| line graph | tracks changes in data over time |
| bar graph | compares things between groups |
| stem and leaf plot | shows the numerical distribution of data |
| frequency table | shows the number of times each data point occurs |
| variable | an object, event, idea, feeling, time period, or any other type of category you are trying to measure |
| dependent variable | a variable that depends on other factors, such as the independent variable |
| independent variable | a variable that stands alone and isn't changed by other variables |
| x-axis | The horizontal axis in a coordinate plane |
| y-axis | The vertical axis in a coordinate system |