Statistical Graphs

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What is a statistical graph?

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A visual representation of data that helps to illustrate relationships, trends, and patterns.

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What are the common types of statistical graphs?

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Bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and histograms.

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What does a bar graph represent?

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A bar graph uses bars to show the quantity of different categories of data.

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How do you read a line graph?

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You look at the points plotted on the graph and observe how they connect to show trends over time.

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What is the purpose of a pie chart?

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A pie chart shows the proportions of a whole, with each slice representing a category's contribution.

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What does the x-axis typically represent in a graph?

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The x-axis usually represents the independent variable or categories.

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What does the y-axis typically represent in a graph?

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The y-axis usually represents the dependent variable or values.

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How can you determine the mode from a graph?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in the data set, which can be seen as the highest bar in a bar graph.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data is arranged in ascending order.

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How do you find the range of a data set?

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The range is found by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.