Interpreting Graphs

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What is the dependent variable on a graph?

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The dependent variable is the outcome that depends on the independent variable. It is usually plotted on the y-axis.

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What is the independent variable on a graph?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment. It is usually plotted on the x-axis.

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What is a line graph?

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A line graph is a type of chart that displays information as a series of data points called 'markers' connected by straight line segments.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis represents the dependent variable, which is the variable being measured or tested.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable, which is the variable that is changed or controlled.

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How do you read a line graph?

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To read a line graph, look at the x-axis to find the independent variable and the y-axis for the dependent variable. Follow the line to see how the dependent variable changes.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a chart that presents categorical data with rectangular bars with lengths proportional to the values they represent.

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What is the purpose of a graph?

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The purpose of a graph is to visually represent data to make it easier to understand trends, patterns, and relationships.

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How can you determine the highest value on a graph?

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To determine the highest value on a graph, look for the highest point on the y-axis corresponding to the data.

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What is a data point?

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A data point is a single value that represents a measurement or observation in a graph.