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 chart 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 difference between two values in a bar graph?

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

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What does the height of a bar in a bar graph represent?

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The height of a bar represents the quantity or frequency of the category it represents.

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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, as it has the highest value.

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What is the total number of votes if a bar graph shows 10 votes for football, 15 for hockey, and 5 for basketball?

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The total number of votes is 10 + 15 + 5 = 30.

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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 for each category to determine the quantity.

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What is the purpose of using graphs like bar graphs and pictographs?

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Graphs help to visually represent data, making it easier to compare and understand information.

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If a pictograph shows 3 pictures for soccer, and each picture represents 5 players, how many players liked soccer?

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15 players liked soccer (3 pictures x 5 players each).

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

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Labeling axes is important because it tells you what each axis represents, such as categories and values.