Variables and Graphing

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data.

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What kind of information might go on the X axis?

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Independent Variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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What is being measured/observed, the DATA.

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What are control variables?

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Variables that keep the experiment fair by keeping things the same.

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What is a control variable?

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The thing we keep the same for every part of the experiment.

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What is an independent variable?

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The one variable that is changed/manipulated.

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What does the Y axis typically represent in a graph?

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The dependent variable.

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Why is it important to have control variables in an experiment?

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To ensure that the results are due to the independent variable and not other factors.

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What is the purpose of graphing data?

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To visualize trends, patterns, and relationships in the data.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are manipulated, while dependent variables are measured.