Types of Graphs

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What is a Pie Chart?

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A Pie Chart is a circular graph divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions. Each slice represents a category's contribution to the whole.

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What is a Bar Graph?

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A Bar Graph is a chart that presents categorical data with rectangular bars. The length of each bar is proportional to the value it represents.

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What is a Histogram?

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A Histogram is a type of bar graph that represents the frequency distribution of numerical data. It shows how many data points fall within a specified range.

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What is a Stem Plot?

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A Stem Plot (or Stem-and-Leaf Plot) is a method of displaying quantitative data in a graphical format, similar to a histogram, but retains the original data values.

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What is a Box Plot?

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A Box Plot (or Whisker Plot) is a standardized way of displaying the distribution of data based on a five-number summary: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

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What is the purpose of a Line Chart?

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A Line Chart is used to display information that changes over time. It connects individual data points with lines to show trends.

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What is the main use of a Column Chart?

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A Column Chart is similar to a bar graph but displays vertical bars. It is used to compare different categories of data.

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What does the title of a graph indicate?

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The title of a graph provides context and describes what the data represents, helping viewers understand the focus of the graph.

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What is the significance of the x-axis in a graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that typically represents the independent variable or categories being measured.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that typically represents the dependent variable or the values being measured.