Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual way to show information or data.

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What does a bar graph show?

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A bar graph shows comparisons between different groups using bars.

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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A line plot shows how many times each value occurs in a set of data.

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph uses pictures or symbols to represent data.

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What is a tally chart?

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A tally chart is a way to count and record data using tallies.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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You look at the height of the bars to see how much each group has.

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What does the tallest bar in a bar graph represent?

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The tallest bar represents the group with the most data.

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How can you find the least favorite color in a bar graph?

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Look for the shortest bar; it shows the least favorite color.

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What is the first step in making a graph?

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The first step is to collect the data you want to show.

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What do you do with the data after collecting it?

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You organize the data before putting it into a graph.