Interpreting Graphs

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What is a graph?

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

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that typically represents the independent variable.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that typically represents the dependent variable.

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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 representing the values.

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What is a line graph?

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A line graph is a type of chart that displays information as a series of data points called 'markers' connected by straight line segments.

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What is a pie chart?

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A pie chart is a circular statistical graphic that is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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How do you determine the most popular item from a graph?

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You look for the highest value or the longest bar in a bar graph, or the largest slice in a pie chart.

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What does it mean to interpret data from a graph?

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Interpreting data from a graph means analyzing the visual information to understand trends, comparisons, and relationships.

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What is a survey?

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A survey is a method of gathering information from individuals, often used to collect data for analysis.

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How can you find the total number of respondents in a survey from a graph?

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You can find the total by adding up all the values represented in the graph.