Bar Graphs

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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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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What do the bars in a bar graph represent?

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The bars represent different categories or groups of data, and their height or length shows the value or amount for each category.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the labels on the x-axis (horizontal) and y-axis (vertical) to understand what data is being represented, and compare the heights of the bars.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the purpose of a bar graph?

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The purpose of a bar graph is to compare different categories of data visually, making it easier to see differences and trends.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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

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If one bar is taller than another, it means that the category represented by the taller bar has a greater value or quantity than the category represented by the shorter bar.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the x-axis in a bar graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a bar graph that usually shows the categories being compared.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the y-axis in a bar graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a bar graph that usually shows the values or quantities of the categories.

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How can you find the difference between two categories in a bar graph?

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To find the difference, compare the heights of the two bars and subtract the smaller value from the larger value.

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What does it mean if two bars are the same height in a bar graph?

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If two bars are the same height, it means that the categories they represent have the same value or quantity.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What type of data is best represented by a bar graph?

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Bar graphs are best for categorical data, where you want to compare different groups or categories.