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Bar graph for amounts. Histogram for amounts over a certain amount of time.

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What is a graph used to compare categories of data?

frequency table


Why is it appropriate to use a bar graph for a data?

to represent and compare datas to it.


What are the disadvantage of circle graph?

You can only compare one variable at a time, not the relationship between two variables as you can do with a line graph or some bar graphs. You can only compare a few large categories, otherwise information is lost in visual clutter. More than 7 categories is not recommended.


Which graph compares data from a number of distinct categories?

In general, graphs compare two variables. A scatter plot can compare a third variable because the quantity of dots gives additional information from just the two axes. A color coded scatter plot can give even more information because each colored dot can be distinct. Adding more colors can ad more distinct categories. Color coding any type of graph, such as pie chart, bar graph or multi-line two axis graphs can also represent more than two distinct categories.


What does a bar graph look like?

A bar graph is a graph that has vertical or horizontal bars to represent numbers. A bar graph is usually used to compare two different things with each other.


What do bars mean in the context of a graph or chart?

Bars in the context of a graph or chart represent data values or categories by using rectangular shapes of varying lengths or heights. Each bar typically corresponds to a specific data point or category, making it easier to visually compare and analyze the information presented.


What do the bars mean in the graph?

The bars in a graph represent the data values for different categories or groups being compared. The height or length of each bar indicates the magnitude of the data for that category.


What graph tells what the bars or lines represent?

The graph that indicates what the bars or lines represent is called a "legend" or "key." It provides information about the data categories, units, or variables being represented in the graph. Legends help viewers understand the meaning of different colors, patterns, or symbols used in the graph, ensuring accurate interpretation of the data.


What graph should you use to compare the number of games won by each sport team at a school?

The best graph for the purpose of comparing raw numbers between different qualitative categories would be a bar graph or some variation thereof.


What type of graph is used when you wish to present information in distinct categories and compare totals?

I would suggest a bar graph. Depending on the topic and how you want to show it you could also use a pie chart.


What kind of graph displays data in distinct categories?

A bar graph


What does a point represent on a graph?

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