Understanding Graph Types in Math and Science

What type of graph is best used to show categories of data?

• Circle graph

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Histogram

Which graph type is ideal for showing changes over time?

• Histogram

• Line graph

• Bar graph

• Box-and-whisker plot

What does a circle graph typically represent?

• Frequency of intervals

• Variation in data

• Parts of a whole

• Comparative data

Which graph would you use to compare the popularity of different sports among people?

• Histogram

• Line plot

• Bar graph

• Circle graph

Which graph is suitable for showing the number of items in various categories?

• Bar graph

• Histogram

• Circle graph

• Line plot

For comparing two sets of related data, which graph would you use?

• Line plot

• Circle graph

• Double bar graph

• Histogram

What is the main use of a histogram?

• Displaying change over time

• Comparing parts of a whole

• Illustrating data frequency in intervals

• Showing categories

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In which graph type are intervals particularly important?

• Histogram

• Box-and-whisker plot

• Line graph

• Bar graph

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Which graph helps in quickly identifying data extremes and variation?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Circle graph

• Box-and-whisker plot

What is the primary purpose of a line plot?

• Displaying parts of a whole

• Showing data over time

• Comparing different categories

• Representing frequency on a number line

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