Interpreting Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual way to show information or data, using lines, bars, or dots.

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What does the title of a graph tell us?

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The title of a graph tells us what the graph is about.

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What is the x-axis?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph where we usually show categories or time.

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What is the y-axis?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph where we show numbers or amounts.

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What does it mean to interpret a graph?

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To interpret a graph means to understand and explain what the graph shows.

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How do you find the most common item in a graph?

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Look for the highest bar or point on the graph to see which item has the most votes.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph uses bars to show how many of each item there are.

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What is a line graph?

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A line graph uses lines to show how something changes over time.

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What is a pie chart?

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A pie chart shows parts of a whole as slices of a circle.

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How do you compare two groups on a graph?

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Look at the heights of the bars or the points on the lines to see which group is bigger.