Interpreting Graphs

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What is a direct relationship in a graph?

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A direct relationship occurs when one variable increases, and the other variable also increases, or when one variable decreases, and the other variable also decreases.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, depending on the independent variable.

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What does the title of a graph represent?

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The title of a graph describes the main topic or the relationship being illustrated by the graph.

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How do you identify the independent variable in a graph?

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The independent variable is usually plotted on the x-axis and is the variable that is manipulated or changed.

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How do you identify the dependent variable in a graph?

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The dependent variable is usually plotted on the y-axis and is the variable that is measured or observed.

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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 relationships and trends.

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What is an inverse relationship in a graph?

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An inverse relationship occurs when one variable increases while the other variable decreases.

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What is the significance of the x-axis in a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable in a graph.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a graph?

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The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable in a graph.