Reading Graphs and Charts

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What is a pie chart?

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A pie chart is a circular statistical graphic that is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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How do you determine the probability of an event from a pie chart?

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To determine the probability, divide the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of outcomes represented in the pie chart.

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What does it mean if a service provider is the most popular in a survey?

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It means that the highest number of respondents selected that service provider as their choice compared to others.

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How can you find the total number of items represented in a bar chart?

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Add the values of all the bars together to find the total number of items.

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What is the purpose of a bar chart?

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A bar chart is used to compare different categories of data using rectangular bars.

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What does it mean if a color is the favorite among a group of students?

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It means that the highest number of students selected that color as their favorite.

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How do you read the values on a graph?

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Values on a graph are read by looking at the axes, which represent different variables.

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What is the significance of the x-axis and y-axis in a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable, while the y-axis represents the dependent variable.

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How can you interpret the data from a line graph?

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A line graph shows trends over time by connecting data points with a line, allowing you to see increases or decreases.

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What is a legend in a graph?

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A legend explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used in the graph to represent different data sets.