School Improvement in Maryland

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Goal 1 Skills And Processes

Expectation 1.4 The student will demonstrate that data analysis is a vital aspect of the process of scientific inquiry and communication.

Indicator 1.4.5 The student will check graphs to determine that they do not misrepresent results.

Selected Response Item - Released in 2006

The following table provides data on the population growth of bacteria over time.

Which graph best represents the population growth of bacteria over time?





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Correct Answer:
B