Basic Graphing and Data Terms

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Data

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Information collected

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Axes

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The reference lines on a graph: the horizontal axis (x-axis) and the vertical axis (y-axis).

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Scaled Picture graph

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A graph that uses pictures or symbols to show data, where each picture or symbol represents a number of items.

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Tallies

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Marks used to record and count frequencies, often grouped in sets of five for easy counting.

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Horizontal

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A line or direction parallel to the horizon, going from left to right.

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Frequency table

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A table that lists items and shows the number of times the items occur.

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Vertical

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A line or direction that goes up and down, perpendicular to the horizon.

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Scale

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The set of numbers that represents the units used on a graph.

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Scaled Bar graph

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A bar graph where the lengths of the bars are proportional to the values they represent, according to a specific scale.

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Title

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The name or heading of a graph or chart, indicating what it represents.