25-26 Nature of Science-L 3-Graphs

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What is a graph?

Back

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

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The vertical axis that typically shows the dependent variable or the data being measured.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The horizontal axis that usually shows the independent variable or the category being measured.

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What is a line graph used for?

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To show trends over time by connecting data points with a line.

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What is a bar graph used for?

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To compare different groups or categories using rectangular bars.

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What is a pie chart?

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A circular graph that shows the proportions of a whole, with each slice representing a category.

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What is the purpose of a title in a graph?

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To provide a clear description of what the graph represents.

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What does an increase in a graph indicate?

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It shows that the value of the variable is rising over time or in relation to another variable.

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What does a decrease in a graph indicate?

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It shows that the value of the variable is falling over time or in relation to another variable.

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What is a trend in a graph?

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A general direction in which data points are moving, indicating a pattern over time.