Data and Graphing

Front

What is the x-axis in a graph?

Back

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

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What is the y-axis in a graph?

Back

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

Front

What type of graph uses bars to show quantities?

Back

A bar graph.

Front

What type of graph shows parts of a whole?

Back

A pie chart.

Front

What does a line graph typically show?

Back

A line graph shows trends over time by connecting data points with a line.

Front

What is a double line graph?

Back

A double line graph displays two sets of data on the same graph, allowing for comparison.

Front

What is the purpose of a graph?

Back

To visually represent data to make it easier to understand and analyze.

Front

What does it mean if a graph is steady?

Back

It means that the data does not change significantly over time.

Front

In a line graph, what does the slope represent?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change between the two variables.

Front

What is a data set?

Back

A data set is a collection of related data points.