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 is the independent variable in a graph?

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

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What is the dependent variable in a graph?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable, typically plotted on the y-axis.

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What does a line graph represent?

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A line graph shows trends over time by connecting data points with a line.

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What is the purpose of a title in a graph?

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The title provides a clear description of what the graph represents.

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What does a positive slope in a graph indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does a negative slope in a graph indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What is a trend in a graph?

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A trend is the general direction in which data points are moving over time.

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How can you identify the scale of a graph?

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The scale is determined by the intervals marked on the axes, indicating the range of values represented.

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What is the significance of data points in a graph?

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Data points represent individual measurements or observations plotted on the graph.