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1. Graphs V. Martinez
2. Essential Question In what ways do we use graphs to solve problems in our daily lives?
3. Line Plot organizes data
4. Ages of People in an apartment building.
5. Bar Graph A bar graph is used to compare amounts.
6. Pictograph A pictograph uses pictures or symbols to represent an assigned amount of data.
A pictograph takes the form of a bar graph.
7. Advantages of a pictograph A pictograph is easy to read.
2. They show trends in data clearly.
3. They are fun to use.
8. Disadvantages of a pictographs It may be difficult to find a symbol or picture to represent the data.
2. The key can be confusing to read. 3. A pictograph can be difficult to make.
9. Line Graph A line graph is used to show change over time.
You can use a line graph to look for trends and to make predictions.
10. Temperature Line Graph
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13. Draw the L Box2. Put the title. Average Yearly Rainfall
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L________________________
14. 3. Label the x and y axis Average Yearly Rainfall
10l
8 l
6 l
4 l
2 l
0 L________________________
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Average Rainfall
15. Add the data by placing dots. Average Yearly Rainfall
10l x
8 l x
6 l x
4 l
2 l x
0 L_______________________x_
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Average Rainfall
17. Draw a line graph. Temperatures In NY City
Day 1 43° F
Day 2 53° F
Day 3 35° F
Day 4 57° F
Day 5 59° F
Day 6 67° F
18. Compare your graph.
19. Use the data to make a line graph. Sam's Weight
Month Weight in Kg
January 49
February 54
March 61
April 69
May 73
20. The graph is easier to read than the table.What do you notice about Sams weight?