Graphing

A Graph is a visual representation of a relationship between at least two variables.

• Independent (x)
• Dependent (y)

     

  The independent variable(x) influences the dependent variable (y).

     

  The dependent variable (y) responds to the independent variable (x).

     

  Relationship Statements

     

  "As (x) increases, (y) (behavior) ."

     

  Possible Behaviors

  • Increasing (Direct)
  • Decreasing (Indirect)
  • Repeats in a pattern (Cyclic)
  • Remains the same (Constant)