Bar Graphs and Pictographs

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual way to show information using bars of different heights or lengths to represent numbers.

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph is a graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data.

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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 category represents.

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What does each bar in a bar graph represent?

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Each bar represents a different category or group of data.

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How do you find the total in a bar graph?

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You add the heights of all the bars together.

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What is the purpose of a pictograph?

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The purpose of a pictograph is to make data easy to understand by using pictures.

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How do you compare data in a bar graph?

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You compare the heights of the bars to see which category has more or less.

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What does it mean if a bar is taller than another?

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It means that the category represented by the taller bar has a larger amount.

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How can you tell which color is liked the most in a pictograph?

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You look for the picture that appears the most times.

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What is a key in a pictograph?

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A key explains what each picture or symbol represents.