Bar Graphs & 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 read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height of each bar to determine the value it represents for each category.

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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 value of the category it corresponds to.

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What is the purpose of using graphs?

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Graphs are used to visually display data, making it easier to compare and understand information.

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How can 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 in the graph.

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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 quantity than the shorter bar.

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How do you compare two categories in a bar graph?

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To compare two categories, look at the heights of their corresponding bars; the taller bar indicates a larger quantity.

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What is the difference between a bar graph and a pictograph?

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A bar graph uses bars to represent data, while a pictograph uses pictures or symbols.

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What is a key in a pictograph?

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A key in a pictograph explains what each picture or symbol represents in terms of quantity.