3rd Grade Graphs

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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. Each picture represents a certain number of items.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a chart that presents categorical data with rectangular bars. The length of each bar is proportional to the value it represents.

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How do you find the total number of items in a graph?

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

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What does it mean to compare data in graphs?

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Comparing data means looking at two or more sets of information to see how they are similar or different.

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

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You can tell by looking at the height of the bars; the taller the bar, the more items it represents.

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What is the purpose of a survey in data collection?

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A survey is used to gather information from people to understand their opinions or preferences.

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How do you read a pictograph?

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To read a pictograph, count the number of pictures or symbols in each category to determine the amount they represent.

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What is the difference between a pictograph and a bar graph?

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A pictograph uses pictures to represent data, while a bar graph uses bars to show the quantity of each category.

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

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To calculate the difference, subtract the smaller value from the larger value.

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What does 'combined' mean in data questions?

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'Combined' means to add together the amounts from two or more categories.