Data Displays

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What is a Histogram?

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A Histogram is a type of bar graph that displays the frequency of data within certain intervals, where the bars touch each other.

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What can line graphs be used for?

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Line graphs can be used to predict trends over time.

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How are Histograms related to Bar Graphs?

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Histograms are a special type of Bar Graph that represent the distribution of numerical data.

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Where is time usually displayed in a line graph?

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Time is usually shown on the x-axis of a line graph.

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What does a Bar Graph display?

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A Bar Graph displays the number of items in specific categories, such as colors, foods, or grades.

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What is the x-axis?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that typically represents the independent variable, such as time.

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What is the y-axis?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that typically represents the dependent variable, such as frequency or quantity.

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What is a Box Plot?

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A Box Plot is a graphical representation that shows the distribution of a dataset based on a five-number summary: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

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What is the purpose of a Bar Graph?

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The purpose of a Bar Graph is to compare different categories of data visually.

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What type of data is best represented by a Histogram?

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A Histogram is best for representing continuous data that is grouped into intervals.