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CALP Graphing cards
IB BIOLOGY CALP
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| X-axis | The horizontal axis of a graph |
| Y-axis | The vertical axis of a graph |
| Variable | Any factor which may change and affect the investigation |
| Independent variable | The feature of the investigation that is changed by the researcher |
| Dependent variable | The results generated from the investigation |
| Intersection | The points where lines cross on a graph |
| Key | Symbols such as colors and shapes that identify different sets of data in the graph |
| Positive Correlation | When an increase in the independent variable is accompanied by an increase in the dependent variable |
| Negative Correlation | When an increase in the independent variable is accompanied by a decrease in the dependent variable |
| Plateau | When the dependent variable remains constant despite increases in the independent variable |
| Peaked at | The largest value was reached at this point |
| Increased | Became larger |
| Decreased | Became smaller |