Compound Bar Chart Example

Part of Bar Charts & Pictograms · Section 10 of 11

DiagramUnit: StatisticsGCSE

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Compound Bar Chart Example

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Practice questions for Bar Charts & Pictograms

In a pictogram, the key shows that one symbol represents 4 people. A row shows 3 and a half symbols. How many people does this row represent?

  • A. 3.5
  • B. 7
  • C. 14
  • D. 12
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A bar chart comparing two companies' sales has a vertical axis starting at 900 rather than 0. Company A has sales of 950 and Company B has sales of 1000. Explain why this bar chart could be misleading.

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Quick recall flashcards

What is a pictogram?
A pictogram uses symbols or pictures to represent data. Each symbol represents a specific number of items, making the data more visually appealing and easier to understand at a glance.
What is a bar chart?
A bar chart is a visual representation that uses rectangular bars to compare different categories or groups. The height of each bar represents the frequency or amount.

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