Math - graphs

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that helps us understand information easily.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph uses bars to show the quantity of different categories.

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What does each bar in a bar graph represent?

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Each bar represents a different category and its height shows the amount.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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Look at the height of each bar to see how much each category has.

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows data points along a number line.

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What does each X on a line plot represent?

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Each X represents one item or person in the data.

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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 tallies to count and record data.

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How do you combine data from different categories?

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Add the numbers from each category together to find the total.

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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.