Reading Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual way to show information or data, using lines, bars, or dots.

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What does a bar graph show?

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A bar graph shows data using bars of different heights to compare different categories.

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What does a line graph show?

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A line graph shows data points connected by lines, often used to show changes over time.

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What is the purpose of a title on a graph?

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The title tells you what the graph is about.

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What do the labels on the axes of a graph represent?

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The labels show what each axis measures, like time or quantity.

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How can you tell which item sold the most on a graph?

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You look for the tallest bar or the highest point on the graph.

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

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It means that item had a higher value or quantity compared to the others.

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What is a pie chart?

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A pie chart is a circular graph divided into slices to show parts of a whole.

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What does it mean to interpret a graph?

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To interpret a graph means to understand and explain what the data shows.

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What is a data point?

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A data point is a single piece of information represented on a graph.