| Term | Definition |
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survey |
A method of gathering information to record data |
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frequency |
The number of times an event occurs |
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scale |
A series of numbers placed at fixed distances on a graph to help label the graph. |
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interval |
The distance between two numbers on the scale of a graph |
|
double bar graph |
A bar graph used to compare similar kinds of data |
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coordinate system |
A method for locating points using the coordinate plane |
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y-axis |
The vertical line on a coordinate grid |
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ordered pairs |
A pair of numbers used to locate a point on a coordinate grid. The first number tells how far to move horizontally, and the second number tells how far to move vertically. |
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x-coordinate |
The first number in an ordered pair; it tells the distance to move horizontally. |
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x-axis |
The horizontal line on a coordinate grid. |
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y-coordinate |
The second number in an ordered pair; it tells the distance to move up or down |
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ordered pairs |
A pair of numbers used to locate a point on a coordinate grid. The first number tells how far to move horizontally, and the second number tells how far to move vertically |
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trends |
On a graph, areas where the data increase, decrease, or stay the same over time |