Graphing and Data Analysis
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A
AxisA reference line used to show values on a graph. | |
D
Data pointA plotted coordinate representing a pair of values. | |
Dependent variableThe variable that is measured and normally plotted on the y-axis. | |
I
Independent variableThe variable that is changed or selected and normally plotted on the x-axis. | |
L
Line of best fitA straight line drawn to represent the overall trend in a set of experimental data. | |
Linear graphA graph showing a relationship that follows approximately a straight line. | |
Linear relationshipA relationship in which variables change at a constant rate, producing a straight-line pattern. | |
N
Negative relationshipA relationship in which one variable generally decreases as the other increases. | |
P
Positive relationshipA relationship in which one variable generally increases as the other increases. | |
S
ScaleThe numerical intervals used along an axis. | |