NYS Science-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 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 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 is the purpose of a line graph?

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To show change over time.

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What is an ordered pair?

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A pair of numbers used to locate a point on a graph, written as (X,Y).

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What does it mean if a graph is increasing?

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It means that the values are getting larger as you move from left to right.

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What does it mean if a graph is decreasing?

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It means that the values are getting smaller as you move from left to right.

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What is a bar graph used for?

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To compare different groups or categories.

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What is the title of a graph?

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A brief description of what the graph represents.

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What is a data point?

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A single value or measurement represented on a graph.