#30 BAR GRAPHS AND LINE GRAPHS
A bar graph can be used to display and compare data. A bar graph displays data with vertical or horizontal bars. VOCABULARY
Additional Example 1: Reading a Bar Graph Use the bar graph to answer each question. Which biome in the graph has the least average summer temperature?
Example 2: Reading a Bar Graph Use the bar graph to answer each question. Which biomes in the graph have an average summer temperature of 30 C or greater?
Example 3: Making a Bar Graph Use the given data to make a bar graph. Step 1: Find an appropriate scale and interval. The scale must include all of the data values. The interval separates the scale into equal parts. Step 2: Use the data to determine the lengths of the bars. Draw bars of equal width. The bars cannot touch. Step 3: Title the graph and label the axes.
Example Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6 Tickets Sold Use the data to make a bar graph.
A double-bar graph shows two sets of related data. VOCABULARY
Example 5: Problem Solving Application Make a double-bar graph to compare the data in the table Girls 16612Boys ScienceMusicArtClub Club Memberships
Example 6 Make a double-bar graph to compare the data in the table Girls 16149Boys Year BookChessBandClub Club Memberships
Data that shows change over time is best displayed in a line graph. A line graph displays a set of data using line segments. VOCABUALRY
Example 7: Making a Line Graph Use the data in the table to make a line graph. 5, , , , PopulationYear Population of New Hampshire
Example 8: Reading a Line Graph Use the line graph to answer each question. A. In which year did CDs cost the most? B. About how much did CDs cost in 2000? C. Did CD prices increase or decrease from 1999 through 2002?
Example 9 Use the line graph to answer each question. A. In which year did CDs cost the least? B. About how much did CDs cost in 1999? C. Did CD prices increase or decrease from 2001 to 2002?
Line graphs that display two sets of data are called double-line graphs. VOCABULARY
Example 10: Making a Double-Line Graph Use the data in the table to make a double-line graph. $21$31$35$38Corporation B $33$34$20$16Corporation A Stock Prices Use different colors of lines to connect the stock values so you will easily be able to tell the data apart. Helpful Hint