Reading Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows relationships between different variables.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The horizontal line on a graph, typically representing the independent variable.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The vertical line on a graph, typically representing the dependent variable.

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What is the difference between a bar graph and a line graph?

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A bar graph uses bars to show quantities, while a line graph uses points connected by lines to show trends over time.

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What is the mode in a set of data?

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The value that appears most frequently in a data set.

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How do you find the range of a data set?

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Subtract the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

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What is a pie chart?

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A circular graph divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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What does it mean to interpret a graph?

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To analyze the information presented in a graph to understand the data and draw conclusions.

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What is a data point?

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An individual value or measurement represented on a graph.

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What is a trend in data?

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A general direction in which data points tend to move over time.