Graphing

Question 1

Graph Definition:

Answer 1

picture of a mathematical relationship between 2 or more factors. it can show a large amount of data in a simple diagram

Question 2

X-Axis:

Answer 2

horizontal line, independent variable

Question 3

Y-Axis

Answer 3

vertical line, dependent variable

Question 4

Labels

Answer 4

describes in words which variable is on the axis, has untis

Question 5

Line

Answer 5

shows how the dependent variable is changing

Question 6

Direct Graphs:

Answer 6

as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable decreases
has a positive slope (up to the right) /

Question 7

Indirect Graph

Answer 7

as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable decreases
has a negative slope (goes up to the left) \

Question 8

Cyclic Graph

Answer 8

as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable changes in a predictable pattern
has a line that goes up and down in regular intervals

Question 9

Static Graph

Answer 9

as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable remains the same
has a horizontal, straight line

Question 10

As (—) variable increases, the (—) variable ___

Answer 10

independent, dependent

Question 11

Graph Title:

Answer 11

The Effect of (independent) on (Dependent)

Question 12

Bar Graph

Answer 12

used to compare similar measurements at different times or places

Question 13

Pie Graph

Answer 13

used to show how a certain quality has been divided into several parts and to compare the parts

Question 14

graphs have to have ____ intervals

Answer 14

equal