How can you interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship?

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leahhhmorgannn · Answer

@jim_thompson5910

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

so there are 2 parts to this question really

a) How can you interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities?

b) How can you sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

were you able to get any question started?

leahhhmorgannn · Answer

Well, I'm not sure what they mean by "in terms of quantities" 
I feel like it should be easy, but it's confusing me.

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

quantities is just a fancy way of saying "numbers"

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

when you quantify something, you attach a number to it

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Person A: "Can you quantify your height?"
Person B: "Yes I am 72 inches tall"

Person B attached the number 72 (with the unit of "inches") to their height

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

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leahhhmorgannn · Answer

Ah, okay. 
And, by "verbal description", do they mean someone explaining a relationship, but not showing it to you?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

let's say we had this graph

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not the best drawn, but it's still a pretty good idea of it