Charts and Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the appearance of a bar graph:
A
Equally sized and spaced bars, either horizontal or vertical, with the measurement on the y-axis and the groups on the x-axis.
2
Q
What are bar graphs used for?
A
Comparing discrete data.
3
Q
Describe the appearance of a pictogram:
A
A 2 column table, with groups in the left column, and data represented by pictures
4
Q
What is the benefit of using a pictogram over a bar graph?
A
It makes dull information look more interesting.
5
Q
Describe the appearance of a pie chart:
A
A circle dividid into different sized segments
6
Q
What are pie charts used to show?
A
Proportion between categories
7
Q
Describe the appearance of a line graph:
A
Dots joined by straight lines to form one continuous line
8
Q
What are line graphs used to show?
A
Continuous data
