Graphing in Science

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What is the Y-axis in a graph?

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

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What is the X-axis in a graph?

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

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What does it mean when a graph shows an upward trend?

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An upward trend indicates that the value of the dependent variable is increasing over time.

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What does it mean when a graph shows a downward trend?

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A downward trend indicates that the value of the dependent variable is decreasing over time.

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What is a data point in a graph?

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A data point is a specific value plotted on the graph, representing the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

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What is the purpose of a title in a graph?

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The title provides a clear description of what the graph represents.

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What does the term 'scale' refer to in graphing?

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Scale refers to the range of values represented on the axes of a graph.

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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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How can you determine the maximum value from a graph?

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The maximum value can be found at the highest point on the graph.

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What does it mean if two lines on a graph intersect?

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If two lines intersect, it indicates that the two variables have a relationship at that point.