Reading Graphs and Charts

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What is a pie chart?

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A pie chart is a circular statistical graphic that is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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Probability is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the difference between a bar graph and a line graph?

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A bar graph uses bars to show quantities, while a line graph uses points connected by lines to show trends over time.

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How can you determine which category has the highest value in a bar graph?

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You can determine the highest value by comparing the lengths of the bars; the tallest bar represents the highest value.

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What is the purpose of a legend in a graph or chart?

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A legend explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used in the graph or chart to help the reader understand the data.

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How do you find the difference between two values in a bar graph?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller value from the larger value.

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What does it mean if a pie chart is divided into equal slices?

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If a pie chart is divided into equal slices, it means that each category represents the same proportion of the whole.

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How do you read the data from a line graph?

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To read a line graph, follow the line to see how the value changes over time or across categories.

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What is a frequency table?

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A frequency table is a table that displays the number of times each value occurs in a dataset.

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