Line Graph

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What is the main purpose of a line graph?

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To show trends over time.

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What is a line graph?

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A type of graph that uses lines to connect data points, showing changes over time.

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What does the x-axis typically represent in a line graph?

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The independent variable, often time.

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What does the y-axis typically represent in a line graph?

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The dependent variable, which is the value being measured.

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How do you identify trends in a line graph?

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By observing the direction of the line: upward indicates an increase, downward indicates a decrease.

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What does a horizontal line in a line graph indicate?

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That the value remains constant over time.

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What is the difference between a line graph and a bar graph?

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A line graph shows trends over time, while a bar graph compares different categories.

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What does it mean if a line graph is increasing?

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It means that the values are getting larger over time.

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What does it mean if a line graph is decreasing?

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It means that the values are getting smaller over time.

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How can you find the greatest increase in a line graph?

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By looking for the steepest upward slope between two points.