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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What is a line graph used for?

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To show trends over time by connecting data points with a line.

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What is a bar graph?

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A graph that uses bars to compare different categories of data.

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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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How do you read a line graph?

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By following the lines to see how the dependent variable changes with the independent variable.

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What does it mean if a line on a graph is increasing?

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

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What does it mean if a line on a graph is decreasing?

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

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What is a data point?

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A single value that represents a specific observation in a graph.