Graphing

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What is the Y-Axis in a graph?

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The Y-Axis represents the dependent variable in a graph, which is the variable being measured or tested.

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What is the X-Axis in a graph?

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The X-Axis represents the independent variable in a graph, which is the variable that is manipulated or changed.

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What is a Testable Question?

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A testable question is a question that can be answered through experimentation and observation.

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What is a Key in a graph?

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A Key explains the symbols or colors used in a graph to represent different data sets.

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What does it mean for a variable to be independent?

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An 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 it mean for a variable to be dependent?

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A dependent variable is the variable that is measured in an experiment and is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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How do you determine which group had the highest result in an experiment?

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You compare the results of each test group and identify the one with the highest measurement.

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What is the purpose of a study?

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The purpose of a study is to investigate a specific question or hypothesis through systematic observation and experimentation.

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What is the significance of a graph title?

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The title of a graph provides a clear description of what the graph represents, summarizing the main focus of the data.

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What is the role of data in a graph?

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Data in a graph represents the information collected during an experiment, displayed visually to identify trends and patterns.