Graphs and Data

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows the relationship between different variables.

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What is the purpose of a line graph?

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To display data points over time and show trends.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The horizontal axis, typically representing the independent variable.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The vertical axis, typically representing the dependent variable.

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What is a bar graph used for?

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To compare different categories of data.

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What is the definition of a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change and affect the outcome of the experiment.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are manipulated, while dependent variables are measured.

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How do you find the mean of a set of data?

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Add all the values together and divide by the number of values.

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What is a pie chart?

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A circular graph that shows the proportions of different categories as slices of a pie.

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What does it mean when data is skewed?

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The data is not evenly distributed, leading to a tail on one side of the distribution.