Graphs and Data

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What is a Bar Graph?

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A Bar Graph is a type of graph that uses bars to show the amount of something. Each bar represents a different category.

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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. Each picture stands for a certain number of items.

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What is a Line Plot?

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A Line Plot is a graph that shows data points along a number line. It helps to see how many times each value occurs.

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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 tallies. Each group of five tallies is counted as one.

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What does 'increase' mean in data?

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Increase means that the number or amount has gone up.

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What does 'decrease' mean in data?

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Decrease means that the number or amount has gone down.

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How do you find the most votes in a graph?

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Look for the category with the tallest bar or the most symbols in a pictograph.

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If 14 students like blue, how many students like other colors?

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To find out how many like other colors, you need to know the total number of students.

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What is the purpose of a graph?

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The purpose of a graph is to visually represent data so it is easier to understand and compare.

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How can you tell which subject got the most votes?

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You can tell by looking at the height of the bars in a bar graph or the number of pictures in a pictograph.