Pictograms (AQA GCSE Statistics): Flashcards
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What does each symbol in a pictogram represent?
What does each symbol in a pictogram represent?
Each symbol represents a specific quantity of data.
How do you calculate total from full symbols?
How do you calculate total from full symbols?
Count full symbols and multiply by the key value.
What does a half symbol represent in a pictogram?
What does a half symbol represent in a pictogram?
A half symbol represents half the value of a full symbol.
How many symbols represent 25 items if each = 10?
How many symbols represent 25 items if each = 10?
2.5 symbols (2 full, 1 half symbol).
Why are pictograms not suitable for large datasets?
Why are pictograms not suitable for large datasets?
Too many symbols make them impractical to read.
What is the first step in drawing a pictogram?
What is the first step in drawing a pictogram?
Choose an appropriate symbol value that divides neatly.
How do you represent 15 items if each symbol = 5?
How do you represent 15 items if each symbol = 5?
3 full symbols (15 ÷ 5 = 3).
What should you do before counting symbols in a pictogram?
What should you do before counting symbols in a pictogram?
Always check the key to understand symbol values.
How many full symbols for 22 items if each = 4?
How many full symbols for 22 items if each = 4?
5 full symbols (20 items) and 1 item remaining.
What is a common mistake when using pictograms?
What is a common mistake when using pictograms?
Miscounting partial symbols like half or quarter symbols.