Line graphs (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Alternative name for line graph

Time series graph

Main purpose of line graphs

Show how variables change over time

What y-axis shows on line graph

Variable that changes

What x-axis shows on line graph

Time units

Where MUST time be on line graphs?

Horizontal axis (x-axis)

Upward trend meaning

Values increasing over time

Downward trend meaning

Values decreasing over time

Flat trend meaning

Values remain stable

Alternative name for vertical line graph

Bar-line graph

What vertical line graphs use instead of bars

Straight vertical lines

Mean formula from frequency data

(f×x)f\frac{\sum(f \times x)}{\sum f}

1st step: find mean from frequency data

Multiply each value by its frequency

Last step: find mean from frequency data

Divide total by total frequency

Required element for clarity of line graph

Clear title

Zigzag symbol on axis means

Break in the axis

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