Collecting data- Graphing

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What is data collection?

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Data collection is the process of gathering information to learn about something.

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What is a tally chart?

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A tally chart is a way to count and record data using marks (tallies) to show how many times something happens.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual way to show data using bars of different lengths to represent different amounts.

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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.

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How do you find the total number of votes in a tally chart?

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You count all the tally marks to find the total number of votes.

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What does it mean if a subject has the most votes?

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It means that the subject was liked or chosen by the most people compared to other subjects.

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How can you tell which bar is the tallest in a bar graph?

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The tallest bar shows the highest amount of data compared to the others.

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What is the purpose of collecting data?

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The purpose of collecting data is to understand preferences, trends, or patterns.

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How do you read a pictograph?

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You look at the pictures and count how many each picture represents to understand the data.

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What is the first step in creating a tally chart?

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The first step is to decide what you want to count.