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Unit 2- Chapter 2 Section Three
Unit 2 on Measurement and Data
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Science
6th Grade
12/08/2013

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graph
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A picture of information from a data table: shows the relationship between variables
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horizontal axis
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A line that runs from left to right along the BOTTOM of a graph, on which the manipulated variable (or independent variable) is labeled.
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vertical axis
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A line that runs UP and DOWN along the side of a graph, on which the responding variable (or dependent variable) in labeled.
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origin
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The point where the x-axis and y-axis cross on a graph.
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coordinate
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A pair of numbers used to determine the position of a point on a graph.
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data point
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A point on a graph showing the location of a piece of data.
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line of best fit
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A smooth line that reflects the general pattern in a graph.
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linear graph
Definition
A line graph in which the data points yield a straight line.
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slope
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The steepness of a line graph; the ratio of the vertical change (the rise) to the horizontal; change (the run).
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nonlinear graph
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A line graph in which the data points do not fall along a straight line.
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bar graph
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A graph or chart that uses narrow columns of different heights to show and compare different amounts.
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double bar graph
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A graph or chart that uses narrow columns of different heights to show and compare different amounts and compares similar items.
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