Math - Graph vocab

Vocab used in graphs such as pie charts

Axis

A reference line used in graphs to represent values, typically the x-axis (horizontal) and y-axis (vertical).

Scale

The markings on the axes of a graph that indicate the values of the data points.

Plot

To mark or indicate a point on a graph corresponding to data values.

Bar graph

A visual representation of data using rectangular bars to show frequency or quantity.

Line graph

A graph that uses points connected by lines to represent showing changes over time.

Pie chart

A circular chart divided into segments representing parts of a whole.

Data set

A collection of related data points that can be represented graphically.

Trend

The general direction in which something is developing or changing.

Coordinate

A set of values that show an exact position in a graph, usually expressed in (x, y) format.

x-axis

The horizontal reference line in a graph that represents the independent variable or the input values.

y-axis

The vertical reference line in a graph that represents the dependent variable or the output values.

Pie chart

A circular chart divided into segments representing parts of a whole.

Bar graph

A visual representation of data using rectangular bars to show frequency or quantity.

Stem and leaf diagram

A method for displaying quantitative data, where each number is divided into a stem (the leading digit) and a leaf (the trailing digit) for easy interpretation of distribution.

Scatter plot

A graph that uses dots to represent the values obtained for two different variables; it shows the relationship between the variables.