Bargraph and Pictograph

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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 pictograph?

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A pictograph is a chart that uses pictures or symbols to represent data, where each picture stands for a certain number of items.

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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 for each category.

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How do you read a pictograph?

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To read a pictograph, count the number of pictures or symbols to find out how many items each picture represents.

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What does the height of a bar in a bar graph represent?

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The height of a bar represents the quantity or value of the category it represents.

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What does each picture in a pictograph represent?

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Each picture in a pictograph represents a specific number of items, which is usually indicated in the key.

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How can you compare data using a bar graph?

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You can compare data by looking at the heights of the bars; taller bars indicate larger quantities.

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How can you compare data using a pictograph?

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You can compare data by counting the pictures; more pictures indicate a larger quantity.

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What is the purpose of a key in a pictograph?

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The key explains what each picture represents in terms of quantity.

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What type of data is best represented by a bar graph?

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Bar graphs are best for comparing different categories of data.