Graphing

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What is a Pie Chart?

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A Pie Chart is a circular statistical graphic that is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions. Each slice represents a category's contribution to the whole.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable in a graph, which is the variable being measured or observed.

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What is the purpose of a graph title?

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

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What are Axes in a graph?

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Axes are the reference lines in a graph. The horizontal line is the x-axis, and the vertical line is the y-axis, used to plot data points.

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What is a Bar Graph?

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A Bar Graph is a chart that presents categorical data with rectangular bars, where the length of each bar is proportional to the value it represents.

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What is a Histogram?

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A Histogram is a type of bar graph that represents the frequency distribution of numerical data, showing how many data points fall within specified ranges.

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What is a Stem-and-Leaf Plot?

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A Stem-and-Leaf Plot is a method of displaying quantitative data in a graphical format, similar to a histogram, but retains the original data values.

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What is the difference between a Bar Graph and a Histogram?

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A Bar Graph displays categorical data, while a Histogram displays the distribution of numerical data.

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What is the significance of the x-axis in a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable in a graph, which is the variable that is manipulated or controlled.

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What does it mean if a graph has no title?

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A graph without a title lacks context, making it difficult for viewers to understand what data is being represented.