Reading Graphs

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What is a graph?

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

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What does it mean when a graph shows an increase?

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An increase in a graph means that the value of the variable is going up over time.

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What does it mean when a graph shows a decrease?

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A decrease in a graph means that the value of the variable is going down over time.

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What is the purpose of a bar graph?

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A bar graph is used to compare different groups or categories of data.

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What is the purpose of a line graph?

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A line graph is used to show trends over time by connecting data points with a line.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable or the category being measured.

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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 or the value being measured.

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How can you find the total number of items represented in a graph?

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You can find the total by adding up the values of all the categories shown in the graph.

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What does it mean if a graph has a flat line?

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A flat line in a graph indicates that there is no change in the value of the variable over time.

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How do you read the scale on a graph?

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The scale on a graph tells you how much each unit on the axis represents, helping you understand the values.