Graphing Flashcardizz

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What does a flat line on a graph indicate about an object's motion?

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A flat line indicates that the object is not moving.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured or affected in the experiment, often represented on the y-axis.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or changed in the experiment, often represented on the x-axis.

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How can you determine the most popular item from a bar graph?

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The most popular item is indicated by the tallest bar in the graph.

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What does a steep slope on a graph represent?

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A steep slope indicates a rapid change in the variable being measured.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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The control group serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable.

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How do you interpret a graph showing temperature change over time?

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You analyze the trends in temperature increase or decrease and how they relate to time.

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What is the significance of labeling axes on a graph?

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Labeling axes is crucial for understanding what variables are being represented and their units of measurement.

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What type of graph is best for showing changes over time?

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A line graph is best for showing changes over time.

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What does it mean if two variables on a graph have a positive correlation?

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A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.