Bar and Line Graphs

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual representation of data using bars of different heights or lengths to show the quantity of each category.

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What is a line graph?

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A line graph is a type of graph that uses lines to connect data points, showing how values change over time.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height of each bar to determine the value it represents.

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How do you read a line graph?

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To read a line graph, follow the line to see how the value changes at different points.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that usually represents categories or time.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that usually represents the quantity or value.

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What is the purpose of a graph?

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The purpose of a graph is to visually display data to make it easier to understand and compare.

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What type of graph would you use to show changes over time?

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A line graph is best for showing changes over time.

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What type of graph would you use to compare different categories?

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A bar graph is best for comparing different categories.

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What is a data point?

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A data point is a single piece of information represented on a graph.