Graphing and Data Tables ICP

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What is a line graph used for in science?

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To show the relationship between two variables or to display data over time.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, often affected by the independent variable.

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How is the independent variable usually represented on a line graph?

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x-axis

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What do we put at the top of a graph?

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Title

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What type of graph is used to represent categorical data?

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Bar graph

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What is the purpose of a data table?

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To organize and display data in rows and columns for easy comparison.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The dependent variable or the variable being measured.

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What is a histogram?

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A type of bar graph that represents the frequency distribution of numerical data.

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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 is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are manipulated or changed, while dependent variables are measured or observed.