Graph Data Interpretation

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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 represents a certain number of items.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height of the bars. The taller the bar, the more items it represents.

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What does a pie chart show?

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A pie chart shows parts of a whole. Each slice represents a percentage of the total.

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What is the purpose of a line graph?

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A line graph shows changes over time. It connects points with a line to show trends.

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How can you find the total in a graph?

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To find the total in a graph, add up all the values represented in the graph.

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What does it mean if a bar is the tallest in a bar graph?

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If a bar is the tallest, it means that category has the highest value or most items.

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What is data interpretation?

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Data interpretation is the process of making sense of data presented in graphs or charts.

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How do you determine which month had the highest sales in a line graph?

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Look for the highest point on the line graph; that point indicates the month with the highest sales.

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What is a key in a pictograph?

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A key in a pictograph explains what each picture or symbol represents in terms of quantity.

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What does it mean if a pie chart is divided into equal slices?

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If a pie chart is divided into equal slices, it means each category has the same amount or percentage.