Qualitative Graphs

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What is a qualitative graph?

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A qualitative graph is a visual representation that shows the relationship between two variables without using numerical values, focusing instead on the general trend or behavior of the data.

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What does a positive slope indicate in a graph?

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A positive slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases, showing a direct relationship.

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What does a negative slope indicate in a graph?

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A negative slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases, showing an inverse relationship.

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What does a zero slope indicate in a graph?

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A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the dependent variable as the independent variable changes, meaning the line is horizontal.

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How can you identify a section of a graph where the object is stationary?

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A section of a graph where the line is horizontal indicates that the object is stationary, as there is no change in distance over time.

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What does a steep slope in a graph represent?

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A steep slope represents a rapid change in the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable, indicating a high rate of change.

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What does a gradual slope in a graph represent?

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A gradual slope represents a slow change in the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable, indicating a low rate of change.

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What does it mean if a graph does not start at the origin (0,0)?

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If a graph does not start at the origin, it indicates that the event being measured did not start at that point in time or space.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a graph?

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The speed of an object can be determined by the slope of the graph; a steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a distance-time graph?

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In a distance-time graph, the y-axis typically represents the distance traveled by the object.