Analyzing 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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How can you determine which person spends the longest time walking to school from a graph?

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You can look for the highest point or longest bar in a bar graph that represents walking times.

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What is the purpose of a bar graph?

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A bar graph is used to compare different groups or categories of data.

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What is the purpose of a line graph?

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A line graph is used to show trends over time by connecting data points with a line.

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How do you read the data from a pie chart?

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You read a pie chart by looking at the size of each slice, which represents the proportion of each category to the whole.

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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 as the independent variable changes.

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What is a key in a graph?

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A key explains what the symbols, colors, or patterns in the graph represent.

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How can you tell which category earned more money from a graph?

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You can compare the heights of the bars or the sizes of the sections in a pie chart to see which is larger.