Interpreting Bar Graphs and Pictographs

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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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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph is a graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data.

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What does 'scale' mean in a graph?

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The scale is the set of numbers that shows how much each unit on the graph represents.

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How do you find the most liked color in a bar graph?

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Look for the tallest bar, which shows the highest number of votes or preferences.

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How do you find the least liked color in a bar graph?

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Look for the shortest bar, which shows the lowest number of votes or preferences.

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What does 'interval' mean in a graph?

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An interval is the distance between each number on the scale of the graph.

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If a bar graph shows 5 intervals, what does that mean?

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It means the numbers on the graph increase by 5 for each step.

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How can you tell how many goals were scored in total from a bar graph?

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Add the heights of all the bars together to find the total.

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What is the purpose of a title in a graph?

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The title tells you what the graph is about.

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What do the labels on the axes of a graph represent?

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The labels show what each axis measures, like categories or numbers.