Graphs

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Graphs
Bethany Rollet
Exploring 4 different types of graphs And their
uses
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Bar Graph
- Bars can be vertical or horizontal
- Helps make direct comparisons

• Uses rectangles (bars) to show the frequency of
• something

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Line Graph
- Shows information over a period of time
- Can be used to show 2 pieces of information

• Lines can be very steep, or they can be
  relatively
• Level, depending on how much the data varies.

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Circle Graph
- Also known as a pie chart
For more information go to circle/pie graphs
- Used for comparing parts of a whole

• The area of each sector is proportional to the
• Fraction or percentage that it represents

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Pictograph
- Used for visually picturing data
- Observes the quantity of change over time
- Uses a picture, or a symbol to symbolize
quantities
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When can we use graphs?
Graphs can be used in many subjects - Math -
Science - English - History - ANY subject can
use graphs!
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For more information on Graphs, click on a one of
the graphs below to find new sources!!
Create your own graph by clicking on the above
picture!
Information provided by Mississippi State
University
Provided by NCES