Analyzing Data

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What type of relationship does a quadratic graph show?

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A quadratic graph shows a parabolic relationship, where the rate of change of the variable is not constant.

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What is the independent variable in a time-based experiment?

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The independent variable is the one 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 when an object is standing still in a graph?

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An object is standing still when its position does not change over time, represented by a horizontal line on a graph.

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How do you determine the distance traveled at a specific time from a graph?

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You find the point on the graph corresponding to that time and read the distance value from the y-axis.

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What does the y-axis typically represent in a distance-time graph?

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In a distance-time graph, the y-axis usually represents the distance traveled.

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What is a linear relationship in a graph?

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A linear relationship is represented by a straight line, indicating a constant rate of change between two variables.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in the experiment.

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What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed or rate of travel.

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What is the significance of the x-axis in a time-based graph?

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The x-axis typically represents time, showing how the other variable changes over that period.

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What does it mean if a graph has a negative slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.