Graphing

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that helps us understand and compare information.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a type of graph that uses bars to show the quantity of different categories.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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You look at the height of the bars to see how many items are in each category.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that usually represents categories or time.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that usually represents the quantity or value.

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What is a tally chart?

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A tally chart is a way to count and record data using marks (tallies) to show how many times something occurs.

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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.

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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A line plot is used to show the frequency of data along a number line.

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

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You add up all the values shown in the graph.

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What is the mode in a set of data?

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The mode is the number that appears most frequently in a set of data.