1. Comparing Graphs
SOL 6.14

2. Bar Graphs
Bar Graphs are good to use to make comparisons between two or more things.

3. Bar Graph What is the title of this graph? Are the axis labeled?
What questions can you answer from this graph?

4. Line graphs
Line graphs show changes over time

5. What is the title of this graph?
What is the x axis labeled?
What is the y axis labeled?

6. Stem and Leaf Plot
Stem and Leaf plots are graphs used to make information easy to read and analyze.

7. What is the lowest number on the graph?
What is the highest number on the graph?
Does the graph have a key?

8. Circle Graphs
Create a bar graph from the following data. 86 students were polled Step 1: Find your total/whole Step 2: Find how many different groups Step 3: Find the number of items/people Step 4: Plot the graph

9. Write down five facts about this bar graph

10. Now Let’s Create A Circle Graph
Step 1: Find the total/whole
Step 2: Find how many different categories
Step 3: Find the percentages
Step 4: Plot the graph

11. Types of graphs
The results of a survey of sixth grade students indicated that 34% preferred math, 23% preferred science, 18% preferred social studies, and 15% preferred language arts. All other students either did not have a favorite subject or picked a connections/elective class.
Which type of data display would be MOST appropriate for showing the data?
A. bar graph
B. circle graph
C. histogram
D. pictograph

12. Types of Graphs- Choose circle, line, or bar graph
To compare the grades in Mrs. Belcher’s math class to the grades in Mrs. Holmes’ math class
To show the percentages of students who completed their homework
To show the high temperature for the months of January-May

13. Assignment 6.14 Worksheet Problems #15-20
Finish the Worksheet and please turn in to me when you are finished.
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