scientific graphing

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a prediction of what you think will happen during your experiment.

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What is a control group?

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A control group is used solely for comparison in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of the x-axis in a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable in a graph.

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What is the purpose of the y-axis in a graph?

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The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable in a graph.

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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.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

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What does it mean to graph data?

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Graphing data means to visually represent data points on a coordinate system to identify trends or patterns.

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What is the significance of intervals on a graph?

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Intervals on a graph help to scale the axes and provide a clear representation of the data.

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How do you determine the scale for a graph?

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The scale for a graph is determined by the range of data and the size of the graph.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.