Bar Graphs & Pictographs

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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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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph is a chart that uses pictures or symbols to represent data, where each picture stands for a certain number of items.

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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 the bars to determine the quantity for each category.

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What does the height of a bar in a bar graph represent?

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The height of a bar represents the quantity or value of the category it represents.

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What is the purpose of using graphs?

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

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How can you find the total number of votes in a bar graph?

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To find the total number of votes, add the heights of all the bars together.

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What does it mean if a bar is taller than another bar 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 quantity or value.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.10

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What is the key in a pictograph?

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The key in a pictograph explains what each picture or symbol represents in terms of quantity.

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How do you compare two categories in a bar graph?

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To compare two categories, look at the heights of their respective bars; the taller bar indicates a larger quantity.

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What type of data is best represented by a pictograph?

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Pictographs are best for representing data that can be easily visualized with pictures, such as favorite fruits or pets.

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