INTERPRETING 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 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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How can you determine the highest value in a bar graph?

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By identifying the tallest bar in the graph.

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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 a line graph show?

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The relationship between two variables over time, using points connected by lines.

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What is a pie chart used for?

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To show the proportions of a whole, represented as slices of a circle.

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How do you read data from a bar graph?

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By looking at the height of the bars to determine the value they represent.

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What is the significance of scales on a graph?

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Scales provide a reference for measuring the values represented on the axes.

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What does it mean if a graph is increasing?

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It indicates that the dependent variable is rising as the independent variable increases.