Number or symbols that show INFORMATION
data, survey, key
data
Uses pictures to show information
bar graph, line plot, picture graph
picture graph
Which fruit is the favorite?
orange, banana, apple, pear
apple
There are 2 candies in the first bowl. If all 3 bowls have the same number of candies, how many total candies are there in 3 total bowls?
6
To collect data by ASKING people the same question
data, survey, key
survey
Uses bars to show information.
bar graph, line plot, picture graph
bar graph
How many students were surveyed for the bar graph?
25
How many kids have MORE THAN 3 pets?
6
tells what, or how many, each SYMBOL stands for. Needed to "read" each graph.
data, survey, key
key
Used to show how often a certain number occurs in data.
bar graph, line plot, picture graph
line plot
How many kids like pears or oranges?
8
How many kids were surveyed for the line plot?
20