Bar graph,Dot plot, and Circle 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 compare quantities across categories.

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What is a dot plot?

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A dot plot is a simple way to display data using dots above a number line, where each dot represents one data point.

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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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How do you determine the total number of students in a class using a bar graph?

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You add the heights of the bars representing each category to find the total number of students.

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

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Subtract the height of the bar for one category from the height of the bar for the other category.

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What does each dot represent in a dot plot?

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Each dot in a dot plot represents one individual data point or observation.

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How do you read a circle graph?

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To read a circle graph, look at the size of each slice to understand the proportion of each category relative to the whole.

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What is the purpose of using graphs in data representation?

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Graphs help to visualize data, making it easier to compare, analyze, and interpret information.

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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 categorical data.

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

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Dot plots are best for displaying small sets of quantitative data.