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Graphing Basics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The horizontal line on a graph | X-Axis |
| The vertical line on a graph | Y-Axis |
| The variable whose values are chosen by the experimenter. | Independent Variable |
| The values of this variable are determined by the independent variable. | Dependent Variable |
| The mnemonic to remember which axis the independent and dependent variables go. | DRY MIX |
| The independent variable goes on the ___________ of a graph. | X-Axis |
| The dependent variable goes on the ____________ of a graph. | Y-Axis |
| The ___________ must be in evenly spaced intervals that should include all your data on the graph. | Scale |
| The scale should be labeled with appropriate _________________. | Units of Measurement |
| This part of the graph explains the relationship of the variables, but also tells the reader what he or she is studying on the graph. | Title |
| These graphs are used for comparing data quickly and easily. | Bar Graphs |
| These graphs are best used to show percentages. | Pie Graphs |
| These graphs are best used for looking at changes over time. | Line Graphs |