Bar Graphs and Pictographs

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual way to show information using bars of different heights or lengths to represent numbers.

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph is a graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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You look at the height of the bars to see how much each category represents.

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What does each picture in a pictograph represent?

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Each picture in a pictograph usually represents a certain number of items.

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How can you tell which category has the most votes in a bar graph?

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The category with the tallest bar has the most votes.

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How can you tell which category has the least votes in a bar graph?

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The category with the shortest bar has the least votes.

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What is the total number of votes?

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The total number of votes is the sum of all the votes in each category.

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How do you find the difference between two categories in a bar graph?

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You subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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What does it mean if a pictograph has more pictures for one category?

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It means that more items or votes are represented for that category.

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How do you compare two categories in a bar graph?

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You look at the heights of the bars for each category and compare them.