Graphs, Graphs, 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 a bar graph show?

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A bar graph uses bars to compare different categories of data.

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What is a line graph used for?

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A line graph shows how data changes over time by connecting points with a line.

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What is the purpose of a pie chart?

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A pie chart shows how a whole is divided into parts, represented as slices of a circle.

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How do you read a graph?

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To read a graph, look at the labels on the axes, the title, and the data points.

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What does the x-axis represent?

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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?

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

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What is a data point?

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A data point is a single piece of information plotted on a graph.

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How can you find the total number of items in a bar graph?

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Add the heights of all the bars together to find the total number of items.

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What does it mean if a line on a graph goes up?

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If a line goes up, it means that the value is increasing.