Analyzing Categorical Data Segmented Bar Graph

Which types of graphs or plots are used to display categorical data?

• bar graphs only

• dot plots and stem-and-leaf plots

• bar graphs and histograms

• bar graphs and circle graphs

According to the graph, which animal has a life span that is longer than a giraffe's but shorter than a lion's?

• Tiger

• Chipmunk

• Camel

• Mouse

The bar graph shows the number of hamburgers sold at Bob’s Burger Shack. On which days were more than 80 hamburgers sold?

• Wednesday and Friday

• Tuesday and Thursday

• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

How many students chose either classical or rock?

• 15 students

• 16 students

• 17 students

• 18 students

Hector surveyed all the sixth graders at his school about their favorite after-school activity. The table shows the results that were used to make a bar graph. Which percentage bar graph best represents the data?

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What does the middle bar show?

• Of 13-15 year olds, about 75% have a cell phone and 25% do not.

• Of 13-15 year olds, about 50% have a cell phone and 50% do not.

• Of 13-15 year olds, about 25% have a cell phone and 75% do not.

How many cities have temperatures between 70 degrees and 99 degrees?

• 44

• 34

• 26

• 62

How many people have two or less books in their desk?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

The percent bar graph shows the percent of each type of trading card that is in John’s collection.

Which type of trading card represents the mode for the data shown?

• Football

• Hockey

• Soccer

• Baseball

Which percent bar graph best represents the data from your table?

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• b

• c

• d

• Not enough information