MCAT Graphs, Part 2: Line Graphs

MCAT Graphs, Part 2: Line Graphs
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Graph reading and interpretation is a key skill of any physician and scientist. In this two-part series webinar, we review the most common graphs seen on the test. Line graphs are very diverse, ranging from straight to curved to best fit lines within scatter plots. We talk about line graphs as seen on the AAMC practice questions to help you better understand data presentation and experimental results.

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Essential skills

  • Reading and interpreting line graphs

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Knowledge Fundamentals

  • Read the figure caption

  • Identify the X and Y variables

  • Note significant values

  • Replace unfamiliar acronyms with simpler terms

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On the MCAT

  • The MCAT will try to make each line graph type confusing by including multiple lines within one graph, introducing various experimental conditions, and using unfamiliar acronyms

  • There is no MCAT standard for x or y axis, tik marks, or number; but all graphs will be black, white, and gray (no colors)

  • A graph conveys a lot of info, and should be weighed more heavily than the passage

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