Bar 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 show the quantity of each category.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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You read a bar graph by looking at the height or length of each bar to understand how much of each category is represented.

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

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The height of a bar represents the quantity or number of items in that category.

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What is the purpose of a bar graph?

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The purpose of a bar graph is to compare different categories of data visually.

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How can you find the difference between two categories in a bar graph?

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You can find the difference by subtracting the height of one bar from the height of another bar.

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

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If one bar is taller than another, it means that category has a greater quantity than the shorter category.

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

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You can tell which category has the most items by identifying the tallest bar.

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What is the total number of items represented in a bar graph?

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The total number of items can be found by adding the heights of all the bars together.

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What is a category in a bar graph?

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A category in a bar graph is a specific group or type of data being represented.

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How do you compare two categories in a bar graph?

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