Reading Charts and Graphs

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What is a chart?

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A visual representation of data, showing relationships between different variables.

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What is a graph?

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A type of chart that uses points, lines, or bars to represent data.

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What does a bar graph represent?

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A bar graph uses rectangular bars to show the quantity of different categories.

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What is a pie chart?

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A circular chart divided into sectors, each representing a proportion of the whole.

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What is the purpose of a line graph?

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To show trends over time by connecting data points with a line.

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How do you read the x-axis on a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable or categories.

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How do you read the y-axis on a graph?

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The y-axis usually represents the dependent variable or values.

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What does it mean if a graph has a steep slope?

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A steep slope indicates a rapid change in the value of the dependent variable.

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What is the average?

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The average is the sum of all values divided by the number of values.

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What is a sample in statistics?

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A sample is a subset of a population used to represent the whole.