Graph Types

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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.

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What is a line graph?

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A line graph is a type of chart that displays information as a series of data points called 'markers' connected by straight line segments.

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What is a circle graph (pie chart)?

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A circle graph, or pie chart, is a circular statistical graphic divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a graph that uses dots to represent the values obtained for two different variables - one plotted along the x-axis and the other plotted along the y-axis.

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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.

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

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Line graphs are best for showing trends over time.

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

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Circle graphs are best for showing parts of a whole.

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What type of data is best represented by a scatter plot?

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Scatter plots are best for showing the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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How do you determine the least popular item in a bar graph?

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The least popular item is represented by the shortest bar in the graph.

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How do you determine the least popular activity in a line graph?

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In a line graph, the least popular activity is indicated by the lowest point on the line.