Data and Graphing

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What is data?

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Data is information collected about things, like how many people like cats or dogs.

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a picture that shows data in a way that is easy to understand.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph uses bars to show how many of something there are.

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph uses pictures or symbols to represent data.

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What is a tally chart?

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A tally chart uses marks to count and show how many of something there are.

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How do you find the most popular choice in a graph?

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Look for the tallest bar or the most pictures in a pictograph.

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What does it mean to collect data?

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Collecting data means gathering information about something.

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How can we show our favorite pets using a graph?

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We can use a bar graph or pictograph to show how many people like each pet.

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What is the purpose of a graph?

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The purpose of a graph is to make it easier to see and understand data.

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How do you read a pictograph?

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Count the pictures to see how many of each item there are.