Graphing Basics

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What is the purpose of a line graph?

Back

To compare something over time.

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How many push-ups were done on Monday?

Back

15

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Does the Y-Axis need a label?

Back

Yes.

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What is the variable that is measured throughout the experiment?

Back

Dependent Variable.

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What is the slope of a line?

Back

The steepness of the line, calculated as the change in Y over the change in X.

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What does the X-Axis represent in a graph?

Back

The independent variable.

Front

What does the Y-Axis represent in a graph?

Back

The dependent variable.

Front

What is a bar graph used for?

Back

To compare different groups.

Front

What is the formula for calculating slope?

Back

Slope = (change in Y) / (change in X).

Front

What is a scatter plot?

Back

A graph that shows the relationship between two variables.