Bar Graph Review

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual way to show information using bars of different heights or lengths to represent numbers.

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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 of the bars to see how many items each category has.

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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 groups or categories of data.

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How can you find the total number of votes in a bar graph?

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You can find the total number of votes by adding the heights of all the bars together.

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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 more items or votes than the shorter bar.

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How do you determine which category has the most votes in a bar graph?

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You determine which category has the most votes by finding the tallest bar.

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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 data, while a line graph uses points connected by lines to show changes over time.

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What is a category in a bar graph?

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A category in a bar graph is a group or type of data being compared, like 'Soccer' or 'Hockey'.

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How can you find out how many more students like one sport than another using a bar graph?

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You can find out how many more students like one sport than another by subtracting the height of the shorter bar from the height of the taller bar.