Interpreting Bar Charts and Graphs
You will compare different charts and answer tricky questions about the data. You will discover how graphs make it easy to see patterns and compare information.
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You will compare different charts and answer tricky questions about the data. You will discover how graphs make it easy to see patterns and compare information.
Key Questions
- What is the difference between the highest and lowest values on this chart?
- How does the bar chart make it easy to compare data?
- What new questions could we ask about this graph?
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