Reading 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 is the x-axis 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 y-axis in a graph?

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The vertical line on a graph that typically represents the dependent variable.

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What is a line graph?

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A type of graph that uses lines to connect data points, showing trends over time.

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What is a bar graph?

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A graph that uses bars to represent quantities of different categories.

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What does the slope of a line in a graph represent?

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The rate of change between the two variables represented on the axes.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or affected in an experiment, typically plotted on the y-axis.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment, typically plotted on the x-axis.

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How do you read a graph?

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Identify the axes, understand the scale, and look for trends or patterns in the data.

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What is a scale in a graph?

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The set of numbers that represent the values on the axes, indicating the intervals of measurement.