Bar Graphs and Line Graphs

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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 line graph?

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A line graph is a type of chart that displays information as a series of data points called 'markers' connected by straight line segments.

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What does the title of a graph represent?

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The title of a graph tells you what the graph is about and what data is being represented.

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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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How do you read a line graph?

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To read a line graph, follow the line to see how the value changes over time or across categories.

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What is the x-axis in a graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that usually represents categories or time.

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What is the y-axis in a graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that usually represents the values or quantities.

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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 or quantity.

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What does a steep line in a line graph indicate?

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A steep line in a line graph indicates a rapid change in value over a short period.

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What is the purpose of using graphs?

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