Pictographs & Bar graphs

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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. Each picture represents a certain number of items.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a chart that presents categorical data with rectangular bars. The length of each bar is proportional to the value it represents.

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How do you read a pictograph?

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To read a pictograph, look at the symbols and their values to understand how many items each symbol represents.

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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 compare different categories.

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

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If a bar is taller than another, it means that the category it represents has a higher value.

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How can you find the total number of items in a pictograph?

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To find the total, count the number of symbols and multiply by the value each symbol represents.

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What is the purpose of using graphs like pictographs and bar graphs?

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Graphs help to visually represent data, making it easier to understand and compare information.

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

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A pictograph uses pictures to represent data, while a bar graph uses bars to show the values of different categories.

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How can you determine how many more items one category has than another in a bar graph?

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Subtract the value of the shorter bar from the value of the taller bar.

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What does a key or legend in a pictograph indicate?

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A key or legend explains what each symbol represents in terms of quantity.