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Why Are Graphs Important?
• They display large amounts of information.
• They can make information understandable to people that speak different languages.
• They make differences in information standout boldly.
Graphs
LineLine Circle
Picto Bar
Four Basic Types of Graphs
Real World Examples
Bar Graph
Line Graph
Circle Graph
Pictograph
Bar Graphs are the most commonly used of all graphs.
These are the steps to construct a Bar Graph.
2. Label the horizontal and vertical axis.
1. Choose whether you want your graph to be Vertical or Horizontal.
3. Place number values in the correct place.4. Draw and fill in the bars for your data above (beside) the correct headings.
5. Title your graph.
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Number
Blue Yellow Green Total
Colorful M & M's
Blue
Red
Yellow
Orange
Green
Brown
Total
Color
Which graph would you use to display the change in population from 2000-2007?
B. Bar
C. Picture
A. Line
Using graphs in the real world is beneficial to all. To find more examples of graphs and how they can
be used explore these sites.
www.top2toe.com/sales_analysis.html
http://finance.yahoo.com/
http://www.comsewogue.k12.ny.us/~ssilverman/graphs/kreul/kreul.htm
http://www.sikids.com/POLLSERVER/results/31339.html
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