Basic Graphing Skills

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What is the independent variable in a graph?

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The 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 does a graph showing an increasing trend indicate?

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It indicates that the variable being measured is growing over time.

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What does a graph showing a constant line represent?

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It represents a constant speed or no change in the variable over time.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation is a description that does not involve numbers or measurements, focusing instead on characteristics.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation involves measurements and numbers, providing a numerical value to the observation.

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What is the purpose of interpreting data in a graph?

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Interpreting data helps to explain the meaning of the information or data gathered from the experimentation.

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What is a dependent variable in a graph?

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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in the experiment.

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How do you identify the scale on a graph?

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The scale on a graph is identified by looking at the intervals marked on the axes.

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What is the x-axis in a graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph, typically representing the independent variable.

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What is the y-axis in a graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph, typically representing the dependent variable.