Reading Graphs Practice

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What is a graph?

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

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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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 does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height of the bars to determine the value they represent for each category.

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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 by connecting data points with a line.

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What is the purpose of a pie chart?

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A pie chart is used to show the proportions of a whole, with each slice representing a category's contribution.

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How can you determine the total number of items from a graph?

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You can determine the total by adding the values represented by each bar or section of the graph.

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What does it mean if a graph has a trend?

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A trend in a graph indicates a general direction in which the data is moving, such as increasing or decreasing.

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How do you find the average from a set of data shown in a graph?

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To find the average, add all the values together and divide by the number of values.

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What is a scale in a graph?

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The scale is the set of numbers that represent the values on the axes of a graph.