Science Skills: Graphing 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 typically represents the independent variable or the variable that is controlled in an experiment.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis usually represents the dependent variable or the variable that is measured in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a title in a graph?

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The title provides a clear description of what the graph represents, helping viewers understand the data being presented.

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What does it mean when a graph shows an upward trend?

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An upward trend indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does it mean when a graph shows a downward trend?

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A downward trend indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What is a data point in a graph?

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A data point is a specific value plotted on the graph that represents the relationship between the variables.

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How can you determine the greatest change in a graph?

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The greatest change can be determined by looking for the largest vertical distance between two points on the graph.

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What is a bar graph used for?

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A bar graph is used to compare different groups or categories of data.

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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 or continuous data.