Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that shows relationships between different quantities.

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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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What does a dot plot show?

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A dot plot shows data points plotted on a number line, with each dot representing one data point.

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

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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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 representing the values.

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What is the purpose of a title in a graph?

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The title explains what the graph is about and what data it represents.

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What does it mean to 'interpret' a graph?

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To interpret a graph means to understand and explain the information it presents.

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

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You can tell by looking for the tallest bar, which represents the highest value.

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What is a key in a pictograph?

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A key explains what each symbol or picture represents in terms of quantity.

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How do you read a dot plot?

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Count the number of dots above each value to see how many times that value occurs.