Decoding Charts and Graphs

Denise guides viewers through a tutorial on reading and interpreting various types of graphs, including pie charts, line graphs, bar charts, and pictographs. The video covers the components of graphs such as titles, keys, and sources, and provides detailed explanations on how to interpret data from each type of graph. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding graph elements and offers practical examples to enhance comprehension.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of graph mentioned in the introduction?

• Scatter Plot

• Bar Graph

• Line Graph

• Pie Chart

What is the purpose of a key or legend in a graph?

• To explain what the colors or symbols represent

• To provide the title of the graph

• To show the source of the data

• To indicate the scale of the graph

Where is the source typically located on a graph?

• At the top

• In the middle

• At the bottom

• On the left side

What shape is a pie chart typically?

• Rectangle

• Circle

• Triangle

• Square

If a pie chart shows 50% for one section and 25% for another, what percentage is left for the remaining section?

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 25%

In a line graph, what does the x-axis typically represent?

• The number of people

• The date or time

• The title of the graph

• The percentage

What is the approximate population of Minneapolis in the year 2000 according to the line graph example?

• 200,000

• 380,000

• 300,000

• 500,000

In a bar chart, what does the y-axis typically represent?

• The title of the graph

• The percentage or number

• The years

• The source of the data

What is the most important factor for success according to young people in Japan?

• Hard work

• Education

• Family welfare

• Connections

In a pictograph, if one symbol represents two students, how many students are represented by three and a half symbols?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 7