Reading & Interpreting 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 does it mean to interpret a graph?

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Interpreting a graph means understanding what the data represents and drawing conclusions from it.

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How do you show a specific number of votes on a bar graph?

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You stretch the bar up to the number that represents the votes.

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What is the purpose of a bar graph?

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A bar graph is used to compare different groups or categories of data.

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What does the height of a bar in a bar graph represent?

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The height of a bar represents the quantity or number of votes for that category.

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How can you find the total number of votes from a graph?

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You add the heights of all the bars together to find the total number of votes.

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What does it mean if one bar is taller than another in a graph?

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It means that the category represented by the taller bar has more votes or a higher value.

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How do you determine how many more votes one category has than another?

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You subtract the height of the shorter bar from the height of the taller bar.

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What is a key in a graph?

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A key explains what each color or pattern in the graph represents.

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What is the importance of labeling axes on a graph?

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Labeling axes helps to understand what the data represents, such as categories and values.