Interpreting Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows the relationship between different variables.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The horizontal axis, typically representing the independent variable.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The vertical axis, typically representing the dependent variable.

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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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What does a steep slope in a graph indicate?

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A rapid change in the value of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.

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What does a flat slope in a graph indicate?

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Little to no change in the value of the dependent variable as the independent variable changes.

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How can you identify trends in a graph?

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By observing the overall direction of the data points over time.

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What is the significance of data points in a graph?

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They represent specific values of the variables being analyzed.

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What does it mean if a graph shows a downward trend?

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It indicates that the dependent variable is decreasing over time.

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What is an outlier in a graph?

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A data point that differs significantly from other observations.