Class 5 (ICSE) • MathematicsChapter 10: Data Handling - Bar Graphs⭐ Topic 1
Data Handling - Bar Graphs
A bar graph uses bars of different heights or lengths to represent and compare data, making it easy to visualise information.
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In a bar graph, each bar represents a category, and its height (or length) shows the value or quantity for that category.
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Bar graphs have a title, labelled axes (usually showing categories and values), and bars that are easy to compare visually.
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- A bar graph uses bars to represent data.
- Each bar represents a category.
- Bar height shows the value or quantity.
- Bar graphs have a title and labelled axes.
- We compare bars to see highest or lowest values.
- Bar graphs help visualise data easily.
- They're useful for comparing categories.
- Examples: favourite subjects, product sales.
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data handling - bar graphs