Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that shows relationships between different quantities.

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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 usually 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 usually represents the dependent variable.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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You read a bar graph by looking at the height of the bars to determine the value they represent.

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What is a line graph used for?

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A line graph is used to show changes 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 parts of a whole, with each slice representing a percentage of the total.

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What does it mean to interpret data from a graph?

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Interpreting data from a graph means understanding what the graph shows and drawing conclusions from it.

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What is a data set?

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A data set is a collection of related data points that can be represented in a graph.

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How can you find the total number of students in a survey from a graph?

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You can find the total number of students by adding up the values represented by each bar or section of the graph.

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What is a scale in a graph?

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A scale is the set of numbers that helps to measure and represent the data on the axes of a graph.