Graphing

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What is graphing?

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Graphing is the process of representing data visually using points, lines, bars, or other symbols on a coordinate system.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What is a coordinate plane?

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A coordinate plane is a two-dimensional surface formed by two perpendicular lines called axes, usually labeled x (horizontal) and y (vertical).

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does the x-axis represent?

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

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

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What does the y-axis represent?

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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 a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual representation of data using rectangular bars to show the quantity of different categories.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is a line graph?

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A line graph is a type of graph that uses points connected by lines to show changes in data over time.

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What is a pie chart?

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A pie chart is a circular graph divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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How do you read a graph?

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To read a graph, look at the labels on the axes, identify the data points, and understand what the graph is showing.

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CCSS.5.G.A.2

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What is the purpose of graphing data?

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The purpose of graphing data is to make it easier to see patterns, trends, and relationships in the information.

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What is a data set?

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A data set is a collection of related data points or values that can be graphed.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A