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 chart 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 read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height of each bar to determine the value it represents for each category.

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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 value of the category it corresponds to.

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What is the purpose of using graphs?

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Graphs are used to visually display data, making it easier to compare and understand information.

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

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The category with the tallest bar has the most quantity.

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What is the difference between a bar graph and a pictograph?

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A bar graph uses bars to represent data, while a pictograph uses pictures or symbols.

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What does a pictograph help you understand?

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A pictograph helps you quickly see how many items belong to each category using images.

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How do you create a bar graph?

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To create a bar graph, collect data, label the axes, and draw bars to represent the data values.

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What is a category in a bar graph?

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