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Interpreting time series graphs

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Interpreting time series graphs”, from the unit “Graphical representations of data: scatter graphs and time series” (Year 10 Maths) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. A time series graph is used to show data over a ___ period.
  2. Izzy records how many birds appear in her garden over the course of a day. Here is her time-series graph. Izzy should label the vertical axis ___. (Do not include units in your answer).
  3. A point on this axis has been labelled p. The value of p is ___.
  4. Jun plots a time series graph using time intervals that are regular and quarterly. The first month on his graph is January, the next quarter starts with the month of ___.
  5. The time-series graph shows information about internet connection in Great Britain in households with 1 adult aged over 65. In 2018, approximately ___ % of households have internet access.
  6. The time series graph to show the temperatures in Sheffield between 2012 and 2019. In how many quarters does the mean maximum temperature reach less than 10°C ? ___ quarters.
  7. A time series graph shows data over a time period. The time period is always shown on the ___ axis.
  8. This time series graph is based on data from the ONS about the amount of money spent each week on retail in the UK. Which of these best describes the overall trend?
  9. This time series graph is based on data from the ONS about the amount of money spent each week on retail in the UK. Why is there an unusual dip in 2020?
  10. The time series below shows data from the ONS about the average annual income per person each year. What is the approximate mean income in the year 2000?
  11. The time series below shows data from the ONS about the average annual income per person each year. What is the approximate greatest difference between the mean and median incomes?
  12. The time series graph shows data on average houses prices over a number of years in the UK. In the year ___ the average house prices rose above £200 000

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