Types of 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 compare quantities across categories.

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What is a Histogram?

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A Histogram is a type of bar graph that represents the frequency distribution of numerical data, where the bars touch each other to indicate continuous data.

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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 trends over time or continuous data.

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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, making it easy to understand at a glance.

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What is a Stem Plot?

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A Stem Plot (or Stem-and-Leaf Plot) is a method of displaying quantitative data in a graphical format, where each data point is split into a 'stem' (the leading digit) and a 'leaf' (the trailing digit).

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What is a Box Plot?

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A Box Plot (or Box-and-Whisker Plot) is a standardized way of displaying the distribution of data based on a five-number summary: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

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What does the Y-axis represent in a graph?

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The Y-axis is the vertical axis in a coordinate plane, typically representing the dependent variable.

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What does the X-axis represent in a graph?

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The X-axis is the horizontal axis in a coordinate plane, typically representing the independent variable.

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How do you determine the most popular item from a graph?

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The most popular item can be determined by identifying the highest bar or point on the graph, which indicates the greatest quantity or frequency.

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What is the purpose of a graph?

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The purpose of a graph is to visually represent data to make it easier to understand, analyze, and interpret information.