Interpreting Graphs

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What is a graph?

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

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What is the dependent variable in a graph?

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The variable that is measured or affected in an experiment, typically plotted on the y-axis.

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What is the independent variable in a graph?

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The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment, typically plotted on the x-axis.

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What does the title of a graph indicate?

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The title summarizes the main idea or relationship that the graph is illustrating.

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What is the purpose of 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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How do you interpret the slope of a line in a graph?

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The slope indicates the rate of change between the independent and dependent variables.

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What does a bar graph represent?

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A bar graph displays categorical data with rectangular bars representing the frequency or value of each category.

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What is a line graph used for?

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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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What does it mean if a graph has a positive correlation?

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A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does it mean if a graph has a negative correlation?

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A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.