Bar Graphs

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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 does a bar graph help us compare?

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A bar graph helps us compare different groups or categories by showing their amounts side by side.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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You read a bar graph by looking at the height of each bar to see how much each category has.

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What is the purpose of the title in a bar graph?

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The title tells us what the bar graph is about.

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What do the labels on the bottom of a bar graph represent?

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The labels on the bottom represent the different categories being compared.

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What do the numbers on the side of a bar graph represent?

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The numbers on the side represent the amount or count of each category.

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How can you find the most common item in a bar graph?

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You find the most common item by looking for the tallest bar.

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

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A bar graph uses bars to show data, while a pictograph uses pictures or symbols.

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What type of data can be shown in a bar graph?

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A bar graph can show categorical data, like favorite colors or types of pets.

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What does it mean if two bars are the same height in a bar graph?

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If two bars are the same height, it means those categories have the same amount.