CMAS CMAS Data Interpretation and Analysis 2

Question 1

Which graph type is best for showing how a quantity changes over time?

Accepted Answer

Line graph

Answer

Line graphs are specifically designed to show how a quantity changes continuously over a period of time.

Question 2

A double bar graph compares the reading scores of boys and girls across three grades. What is the main advantage of using a double bar graph for this comparison?

Accepted Answer

It allows direct visual comparison of two groups side by side across multiple categories

Answer

Double bar graphs place two bars side by side for each category, making it easy to visually compare two groups.

Question 3

A data set has values: 5, 7, 7, 9, 12. What is the mode?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

The mode is the value that appears most frequently; 7 appears twice while all other values appear once.

Question 4

On a coordinate grid, a point is located at (3, –2). In which quadrant is this point?

Accepted Answer

Quadrant IV

Answer

A point with a positive x-value and negative y-value is in Quadrant IV.

Question 5

A scatter plot shows points generally moving from the lower-left to the upper-right. What type of correlation does this show?

Accepted Answer

Positive correlation

Answer

When both variables increase together, the scatter plot trends upward from left to right, indicating a positive correlation.

CMAS - Colorado Measures of Academic Success Practice Test

CMAS - Colorado Measures of Academic Success Practice Test

CMAS CMAS Data Interpretation and Analysis 2