Science Graphing/ data

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What is the title of a graph?

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The title of a graph describes what the graph is about and provides context for the data presented.

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What is the x-axis?

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

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What is the y-axis?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that typically represents the dependent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or tested in an experiment.

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What is a variable in scientific experiments?

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A variable is any factor that can affect the outcome of an experiment.

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What does it mean to control variables?

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Controlling variables means keeping certain factors constant to ensure that the results of an experiment are valid.

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How do you determine the scale of a graph?

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The scale of a graph is determined by the range of data being represented and should be evenly spaced to accurately reflect the data.

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What is a bar graph used for?

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

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What is a line graph used for?

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