Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that helps us understand information easily.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph uses bars to show the quantity of different categories.

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph uses pictures or symbols to represent data.

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot shows data points along a number line.

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What is a tally chart?

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A tally chart uses tallies to count and display data.

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How do you compare amounts using graphs?

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You can compare amounts by looking at the height of bars in a bar graph or the number of symbols in a pictograph.

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What does it mean if two bars in a bar graph are the same height?

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It means that the two categories have equal amounts.

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

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You add up the values represented by each picture or symbol.

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What type of graph would you use to show changes over time?

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You would use a line graph to show changes over time.

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

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The x-axis usually represents the categories being compared.