Qualitative Graphs

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What is a qualitative graph?

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A qualitative graph is a visual representation that shows the relationship between two variables without using numerical values, focusing on the overall trend or behavior of the data.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a positive slope indicate on a graph?

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A positive slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases, showing a direct relationship.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate on a graph?

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A negative slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases, showing an inverse relationship.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a zero slope indicate on a graph?

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A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the dependent variable as the independent variable changes, meaning the line is horizontal.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How can you identify a section where a person is stationary on a graph?

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A section where a person is stationary is represented by a horizontal line, indicating no change in distance over time.

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What does it mean when a graph shows a steep slope?

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A steep slope indicates a rapid change in the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable, suggesting a high rate of speed or change.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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In a distance-time graph, what does a straight line represent?

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A straight line represents constant speed; the steeper the line, the faster the speed.

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What does a curved line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates that the speed is changing; it could be accelerating or decelerating.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the significance of the x-axis in a qualitative graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable, often time, showing how it affects the dependent variable.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a qualitative graph?

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The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable, showing the outcome or effect based on the independent variable.

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