Graphing Data SP6.1.1

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What is the vertical axis on a graph?

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The vertical axis is the scale along the side of the graph, not the bottom.

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What type of data is the weight of watermelons?

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The weight of watermelons is continuous data.

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Which graph is best to show changes over time, such as a child's height from January to December?

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A line graph is best for showing changes over time.

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What type of graph is most useful for comparing data for several individual items?

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A bar graph is most useful for comparing data for several individual items.

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What is the best graph to compare the prices of 6 different cars?

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A bar graph is the best choice for comparing the prices of different cars.

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What does discrete data mean?

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Discrete data refers to countable data that can only take specific values.

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What does continuous data mean?

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Continuous data refers to data that can take any value within a given range.

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What is a line graph used for?

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A line graph is used to show trends or changes over time.

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What is a bar graph used for?

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A bar graph is used to compare different categories or groups.

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What is the horizontal axis on a graph?

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The horizontal axis is the scale along the bottom of the graph.