graphs and charts

visual media

Makes complex data easier to understand instantly

graphs and charts

Condense large amounts of data into a single, clear image;Identify patterns and trends quickly without reading walls of

text

bar graphs

rectangular bars; best for comparing quantities

line graphs

Uses points connected by lines to show change overtime;Best for tracking trends and patterns

pictograph

Uses symbols or pictures;Each symbol equals a specific quantity

pie graph

Circular graph divided into slices called sectors

histogram

Similar to a bar graph, but shows frequency distribution;The bars touch each other — no gaps between them

scatter plot

Uses individual dots to show the relationship between two variables; Helps identify correlations and patterns

title

Tells you what the graph is about — always read this first!

axes

X-axis (horizontal) and Y-axis (vertical) — each labeled with what they represent

legend

Explains the colors, symbols, or categories used in the graph

scale

Numbers showing the range of values — helps you read each data point accurately

bar graph

great for side-by-side category

line graph

reveals trends, rises

pie chart

perfect for percentages that add up to 100%

histogram

ideal for continuous data spread across ranges