Analyzing Graphs

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What is the x-axis in a graph?

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

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What is the y-axis in a graph?

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

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What does it mean when a graph shows an increase in values?

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An increase in values on a graph indicates that the dependent variable is rising as the independent variable changes.

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What is a label in the context of a graph?

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A label is a description or title given to the axes or data points in a graph to clarify what they represent.

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How can you determine the trend of data in a graph?

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You can determine the trend by observing the direction of the line or bars; upward indicates growth, downward indicates decline.

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What is the purpose of a graph?

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The purpose of a graph is to visually represent data to make it easier to understand and analyze relationships between variables.

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What does it mean if two lines on a graph intersect?

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If two lines intersect, it indicates that the two variables have a relationship at that point, often showing where they are equal.

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What is a scale in a graph?

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A scale is the set of numbers that represent the values on the axes of a graph, helping to quantify the data.

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What is a data point in a graph?

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A data point is a specific value plotted on the graph that represents the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

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What is the significance of the title of a graph?

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The title of a graph provides a summary of what the graph is about, indicating the data being represented.