Graphing

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What is graphing?

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Graphing is a way to show information using pictures, lines, or bars on a chart.

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What does a bar graph show?

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A bar graph shows data using bars of different heights to compare amounts.

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What is a line graph used for?

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A line graph is used to show how something changes over time.

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What is the x-axis?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph where you usually find the categories or time.

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What is the y-axis?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph where you find the numbers or values.

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What does it mean to compare data?

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To compare data means to look at two or more sets of information to see how they are different or similar.

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What is a pie chart?

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A pie chart is a circular graph that shows parts of a whole as slices.

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How do you find the total in a graph?

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To find the total, you add up all the values shown in the graph.

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What does 'more than' mean in graphing?

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'More than' means a greater amount or number compared to another.

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What does 'fewer than' mean in graphing?

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'Fewer than' means a smaller amount or number compared to another.