3.MD.3-Bar Graphs and Pictographs

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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 pictograph?

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A pictograph is a graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data, where each picture stands for a certain number of items.

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How do you find the total number of items in a bar graph?

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To find the total, add the values represented by each bar together.

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What does it mean to compare data in a bar graph?

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Comparing data means looking at the values of different categories to see which is greater or lesser.

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How can you determine how many more or fewer items one category has than another in a bar graph?

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Subtract the smaller value from the larger value to find how many more or fewer items one category has.

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What is the purpose of labeling the axes in a bar graph?

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Labeling the axes helps to identify what each axis represents, such as categories and values.

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What is the importance of a title in a bar graph?

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The title explains what the graph is about, providing context for the data presented.

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How do you read a pictograph?

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To read a pictograph, count the number of pictures or symbols to determine the quantity they represent.

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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 the shorter bar.

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How can you combine data from two categories in a bar graph?

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To combine data, add the values of the two categories together.