Qualitative Descriptions for Graphs

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What does it mean when a graph is described as 'increasing, varying rate of change'?

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It means that the values on the graph are getting larger, but the speed at which they increase is not constant; it changes over time.

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What is a 'constant rate of change' in a graph?

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A constant rate of change means that the values on the graph increase or decrease at a steady, unchanging pace.

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How can you determine if a graph shows a 'decreasing' trend?

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A graph shows a decreasing trend if the values on the vertical axis go down as you move from left to right.

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What does it indicate if a graph has sections where the rate of change is 'varying'?

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It indicates that the speed of increase or decrease is not uniform; it may speed up or slow down at different points.

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What does it mean if a graph shows 'increasing, constant rate of change'?

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It means that the values are consistently rising at the same speed throughout the observed period.

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In the context of a graph, what does 'section C' refer to?

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Section C refers to a specific part of the graph that describes a particular phase of the scenario being represented.

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What can you infer if a graph shows a puppy's weight increasing faster at the start than at the end?

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It suggests that the puppy experienced rapid growth initially, which slowed down as time progressed.

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What does it mean if a graph shows a person 'walking at a varying rate'?

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It means that the person's speed changes; they may walk quickly at some points and slowly at others.

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How can you tell if a graph represents a 'decreasing, varying rate of change'?

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You can tell if the values are going down, but the speed of decrease is not consistent throughout the graph.

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What is the significance of identifying sections in a graph?

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Identifying sections helps to understand different phases of the scenario and how the variables interact over time.