Section 9 - Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
When would you use a scatter graph?
A
When you want to show how two variables are related or correlated
2
Q
When using a scatter graph, what axis would the dependent variable go on?
A
The y-axis (vertical axis)
3
Q
When using a scatter graph, what axis would the independent variable be on?
A
x-axis (the horizontal axis)
4
Q
What is rate a measure of?
A
How much something is changing over time
5
Q
For a linear graph, how can you calculate the rate?
A
By finding the gradient of the line
6
Q
For a curved graph, how can you find the rate?
A
By drawing a tangent against the line and finding the gradient
