Bar Graphs and Line Plots

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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 line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows data points along a number line, often used to display the frequency of data.

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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 quantity it represents for each category.

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What does the scale on a graph represent?

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The scale on a graph indicates the intervals or units used to measure the data.

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How do you find the difference between two values on a graph?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller value from the larger value.

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What is the purpose of a title in a graph?

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The title of a graph explains what the data represents.

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What does it mean if a bar is taller than another in a bar graph?

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A taller bar indicates a greater quantity for that category compared to others.

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

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The category with the tallest bar is the most popular.

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What is the importance of labeling axes on a graph?

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Labeling axes helps to identify what each axis represents, making the graph easier to understand.

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What is the maximum value in a data set?

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The maximum value is the largest number in the data set.