Graphing #2

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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 show the quantity of each category.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height of the bars to determine the value they represent for each category.

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

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If a bar is taller than another, it means that the category it represents has a higher value or quantity.

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What is the purpose of graphing data?

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The purpose of graphing data is to make it easier to understand and compare information visually.

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How can you find the total number of items sold from a bar graph?

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To find the total, add the values represented by each bar in the graph.

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What does the x-axis represent in a bar graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the categories being compared.

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What does the y-axis represent in a bar graph?

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The y-axis represents the values or quantities associated with each category.

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If 50 pizzas were sold, how would you represent this on a bar graph?

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You would draw a bar that reaches up to the value of 50 on the y-axis for the 'Pizzas Sold' category.

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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 tell which day had the most hamburgers sold from a bar graph?

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Look for the tallest bar; the day corresponding to that bar had the most hamburgers sold.

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