Bar Graphs

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual way to show information using bars of different heights or lengths to represent numbers.

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

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The y-axis shows the quantity or number of items being measured.

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

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The x-axis shows the categories or groups being compared.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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Look at the height of the bars to see how many items each category has.

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What is the purpose of a bar graph?

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To compare different groups or categories visually.

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If a bar graph shows 14 students like blue, what does that mean?

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It means 14 students chose blue as their favorite color.

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How can you tell which category is the most popular in a bar graph?

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The category with the tallest bar is the most popular.

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

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A bar graph uses bars to show numbers, while a pictogram uses pictures or symbols.

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If 5 boys and 1 girl picked basketball, how many more boys picked basketball than girls?

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4 more boys picked basketball than girls.

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What is a favorite color survey?

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A favorite color survey asks people to choose their favorite color and shows the results in a bar graph.