Types of Graphs Flashcards

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Circle Graph

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A graph made by dividing a circle into sections that represent parts of a whole. Each part adds up to 100%. Used to display the relative frequency of variables with one set of data.

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Bar Graph

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A chart that plots data using rectangular bars or columns. Used to compare categories between different groups and display discrete data.

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Line Plot

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A graph that displays data as points or symbols above a number line. Used to show the frequency of data and organize data with smaller values.

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Multiple-Bar Graph

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A graph that shows the relationship between different sets of data with bars presented beside each other. Used for qualitative and discrete data.

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Scatter Plot

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A graph that displays data points for two continuous variables. Used to show the relationship between two variables.

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Histogram

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A graph similar to a bar graph that shows frequencies for different intervals. Used when the x-axis uses numbers (intervals).

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Broken-Line Graph

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A graph that displays data as points connected with a line. Used to track changes over periods of time with continuous data.

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Pie Chart

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A circular statistical graphic divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions. Each slice represents a category's contribution to the total.