Bar Graphs & Pictographs

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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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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph is a graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data, where each picture stands for a certain number of items.

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How do you find the difference between two values on a bar graph?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller value from the larger value.

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What does the height of a bar in a bar graph represent?

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The height of a bar represents the quantity or frequency of the category it represents.

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How can you tell which category has the most data in a bar graph?

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The category with the tallest bar has the most data.

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What is the purpose of a title in a graph?

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The title explains what the graph is about and what data is being represented.

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What does it mean if a bar graph has equal heights for two categories?

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It means that both categories have the same quantity or frequency.

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How do you read a pictograph?

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To read a pictograph, count the number of pictures or symbols to determine the total for each category.

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What is the importance of labeling axes in a bar graph?

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Labeling axes helps to identify what each axis represents, such as categories and values.

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How can you compare two categories in a bar graph?

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You can compare two categories by looking at the heights of their bars.

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