Bar Graphs

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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.

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What do the bars in a bar graph represent?

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The bars represent different categories or groups of data.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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You look at the height or length of the bars to see how much each category has.

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

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It means that the category represented by the taller bar has more of that item.

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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 of data easily.

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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 by looking for the tallest bar.

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What is the title of a bar graph?

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The title tells you what the bar graph is about.

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What do the numbers on the side of a bar graph represent?

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The numbers show the amount or count of items in each category.

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Can a bar graph show more than two categories?

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Yes, a bar graph can show many categories.

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What is an example of data that can be shown in a bar graph?

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The number of pets owned by students in a class.