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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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Colorful M & M's

Blue

Red

Yellow

Orange

Green

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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