Graphing Basics

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Where do you plot the independent variable on a graph?

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X Axis (horizontal)

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Where do you plot the dependent variable on a graph?

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Y axis (vertical)

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Bar Graph

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Line Graph

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Pie Chart

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Scale

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The amount represented by each unit or 'box' on an axis.

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Define independent variable

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Variable that the scientist changes on purpose. aka manipulated variable.

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Define dependent variable

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Variable that the scientist measures or observes. aka responding.

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Indirect Relationship or negative relationship between variables

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Direct Relationship or positive relationship between variables

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