Graphing

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What is graphing?

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Graphing is a way to show information using pictures, lines, or bars on a chart or graph.

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What does a bar graph represent?

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A bar graph uses bars to show the amount of something. Each bar's height or length shows how much there is.

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What is a line graph used for?

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A line graph shows how something changes over time. It connects points with lines.

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What is the x-axis?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph where you plot the independent variable.

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What is the y-axis?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph where you plot the dependent variable.

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What does it mean to compare data?

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To compare data means to look at two or more sets of information to see how they are different or similar.

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How do you find the total in a bar graph?

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To find the total, add up the heights of all the bars.

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What is a pie chart?

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A pie chart is a circular graph that shows parts of a whole. Each slice represents a portion of the total.

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What does it mean to interpret a graph?

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To interpret a graph means to understand what the information on the graph is telling you.

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What is a data set?

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A data set is a collection of related information or numbers that can be analyzed.