Intermediate Test Prep Math 8 (Grades5-6) Analyze histograms, line, picture, circle graphs, and stem and leaf as to what information each presents and note the advantages and disadvantages of each.

A Histogram displays data so that it can be easily understood. A histogram is similar to a bar graph, but the bars must touch!

What does a histogram look like?

Histogram Example

How can you use a histogram?

You can use a histogram to represent different amounts of data.

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1. A histogram is great for comparing data.

2. They show trends in the data clearly.

3. They are very easy to read.

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1. In a histogram it is difficult to simplify all the data into one scale.

2. You can change the way the data appears on a histogram by not using a consistent scale.

3. You have to remember that all the bars must touch when making a histogram.

Remember:
In a histogram the bars must touch. If the bars are not touching the graph is not a histogram, it is a bar graph.

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