Graph Types and practice

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows relationships between different variables.

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What are the main types of graphs?

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Bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots.

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What is the purpose of a bar graph?

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To compare different groups or categories of data.

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What is a line graph used for?

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To show trends over time by connecting data points with a line.

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What does a pie chart represent?

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The parts of a whole, showing the percentage of each category.

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What is a scatter plot?

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A graph that uses dots to represent the values obtained for two different variables.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured and affected in the experiment.

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What does the title of a graph indicate?

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It describes what the graph is about and what data is being represented.

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How do you interpret the axes of a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable, while the y-axis represents the dependent variable.