Interpreting Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows the relationship 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 that typically represents 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 that typically represents the dependent variable.

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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 it mean if a graph is increasing?

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It indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does it mean if a graph is decreasing?

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It indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What is a data point in a graph?

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A specific value plotted on the graph that represents the relationship between the variables.

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How can you determine trends in a graph?

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By observing the overall direction of the data points over time.

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What is a bar graph used for?

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To compare different groups or categories of data.

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What is a line graph used for?

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To show changes over time or trends in data.