Plateau

Definition

A section of a graph where the measured value stays approximately constant.

Used by AQA

Paper 1

From weeks 6–8, the line is horizontal: heart rate stays at 62 beats per minute, forming a plateau.
Revise: Analysing and evaluating data

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GCSE Physical Education · key term

A section of a graph where the measured value stays approximately constant.

Used by AQA

Paper 1

From weeks 6–8, the line is horizontal: heart rate stays at 62 beats per minute, forming a plateau.
Revise: Analysing and evaluating data

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