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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows the relationship between different variables.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The vertical axis that typically represents the dependent variable.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The horizontal axis that typically represents the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of labeling axes in a graph?

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To provide clarity on what each axis represents, making it easier to interpret the data.

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What is a data point in a graph?

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A specific value that represents a single observation in the dataset, plotted at the intersection of the corresponding x and y values.

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How can you determine which variable is growing faster in a graph?

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By comparing the slopes of the lines representing each variable; a steeper slope indicates a faster growth rate.

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What is the significance of the scale on the axes of a graph?

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The scale determines the intervals at which data points are plotted, affecting the visual representation of the data.

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What does a line graph typically show?

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Trends over time by connecting data points with lines, illustrating how a variable changes.

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What is a bar graph used for?

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To compare different categories of data using rectangular bars, where the length of each bar represents the value of the category.

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What is the importance of the title in a graph?

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The title provides a summary of what the graph represents, helping viewers understand the context of the data.