BAR GRAPHS
1) Analyse the bar graph below. Answer the associated questions in the space provided.
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1) Create a bar graph using the data below. Be sure to incorporate all of the necessary elements.
2) Cut out the chart and the graph for display.
Percentage of children aged 5-14 who regularly
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1) Analyse the histogram below. Answer the associated questions in the space provided.
Figure 1. Distribution of salaries of the Aane Corporation
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The last interval reads 88+, what does
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2) Divide your display page into four sections: Uses, Guidelines/Must-Haves, Creation, and Examples.
3) Read the assigned section for your job (same colour) and make notes for your display.
4) Complete your display page.
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A histogram must have a title.
Both axes are labelled.
The x-axis is divided into intervals.
Bars touch.
GUIDELINES/MUST-HAVES
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All pictographs have a title.
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Rows and columns shape the pictograph.
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Label each row and column.
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Use pictures/symbols to show the data.
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Each picture equals a certain amount of data.
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Pictographs need a key.
1) Create a pictograph using the data below. Be sure to incorporate all of the necessary elements.
Organised Sports
Hockey
Baseball
Basketball
Gymnastics
Soccer
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Volleyball
Skating
Track & Field
Percentage of children aged 5-14 who regularly
participate in organised soorts.
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CIRCLE GRAPHS or PIE CHARTS
1) Analyse the circle graph below. Answer the associated questions in the space provided.
Figure 2. Music preferences in young adults 14 to 19
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□ Classical
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What comparison does this graph show?
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Which genre was selected the most?
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Which would combination of music preferences would represent the same percentage as rap?
EXAMPLES
1) Cut out the circle graph from the beginning along with the answers to display on your display page.
2) Create a circle graph using the data below. Be sure to incorporate all of the necessary elements.
3) Cut out the chart and the graph for display.
Percentage of children aged 5-14 who regularly
participate in organised soorts.
Organised Sports
18
12
10
5
25
15
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Baseball
Basketball
Gymnastics
Soccer
Swimming
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