Histogram vs Bar Graphs: Key Differences and Applications

What type of graph is a histogram considered to be?

• A type of pie chart

• A type of line graph

• A subclass of bar graphs

• A standalone graph type

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Can bar graphs be oriented horizontally?

• Yes, they can be either horizontal or vertical

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Yes, but rarely

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What do bar graphs typically display?

• Grouped values

• None of the above

• Continuous data

• Individual values

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How do bar graphs typically handle the spacing between bars?

• Overlapping bars

• No spacing

• Narrow spacing

• Typical spacing

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In what scenario might you use a bar graph?

• To display grouped age ranges

• To show temperature changes over time

• To rate different categories individually

• To plot continuous scientific data

Which graph type would you use to display survey results from individual ratings?

• Bar graph

• Scatter plot

• Histogram

• Line graph

What is a typical feature of histograms regarding the spacing between bars?

• Bars are widely spaced

• Large gaps for clarity

• No spacing between bars

• Random spacing

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What kind of data do histograms typically compare?

• None of the above

• Textual data

• Grouped values

• Individual values

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What age range might be represented in a histogram?

• All of the above

• 5 to 15

• 20 to 30

• 10 to 19

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What distinguishes histograms from bar graphs in terms of data presentation?

• Histograms group similar values

• Bar graphs use continuous data

• Histograms use abstract values

• Bar graphs only show negative values

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