Data Analysis

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What is the y-axis label in a graph?

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The y-axis label indicates what is being measured on the vertical axis of a graph. For example, it could be '% of Neo'.

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What does the title of a graph represent?

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The title of a graph provides a brief description of what the graph is about. It helps the viewer understand the context of the data presented.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable. In the context of a graph, it is often plotted on the x-axis.

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What is the x-axis label in a graph?

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The x-axis label indicates what is being measured on the horizontal axis of a graph. For example, it could be 'Thousands of Years Ago'.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the variable that is measured in an experiment. It is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a graph?

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The purpose of a graph is to visually represent data to make it easier to understand trends, patterns, and relationships.

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What does it mean if a graph has no title?

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If a graph has no title, it can be difficult for the viewer to understand what the data represents, leading to confusion.

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How do you identify the scale of a graph?

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The scale of a graph is determined by the intervals marked on the axes. It shows how the values are spaced out.

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What is a legend in a graph?

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A legend explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used in the graph to represent different data sets.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a chart that presents categorical data with rectangular bars. The length of each bar is proportional to the value it represents.