Interpreting Graphs

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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 title in a graph?

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To provide a clear and concise description of what the graph represents.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by the independent variable.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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Typically represents the independent variable.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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Typically represents the dependent variable.

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What is a data point in a graph?

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A single value that represents the intersection of the independent and dependent variables.

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What is a trend in a graph?

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A general direction in which data points seem to be moving, indicating a pattern.

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How can you identify the highest value in a graph?

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By locating the highest point on the y-axis corresponding to the data points.

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What is a bar graph?

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A type of graph that uses bars to represent data values for different categories.