Bar Graphs & Histograms

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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 compare quantities across categories.

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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a type of bar graph that represents the frequency distribution of numerical data, where the bars touch each other to indicate continuous data.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height or length of the bars to determine the value they represent for each category.

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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 groups or categories visually, making it easier to see differences in size or quantity.

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

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A bar graph displays categorical data with separate bars, while a histogram displays continuous data with adjacent bars.

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What does the x-axis represent in a bar graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the categories being compared in a bar graph.

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What does the y-axis represent in a bar graph?

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The y-axis represents the values or frequencies corresponding to each category in a bar graph.

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How can you determine the total number of items represented in a bar graph?

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You can determine the total by adding the values of all the bars together.

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What is an interval in a histogram?

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An interval in a histogram is a range of values that groups data points together to show frequency.

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How do you find the mode in a histogram?

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The mode in a histogram is the interval with the highest bar, indicating the most frequently occurring range of data.

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