Bar charts (Edexcel GCSE Statistics): Quizzes
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What is a key feature of a well-constructed bar chart?
What is a key feature of a well-constructed bar chart?
Equal width and spacing
In a bar chart, what does the y-axis typically represent?
In a bar chart, what does the y-axis typically represent?
Frequency or number
Why should the y-axis start at 0 in bar charts?
Why should the y-axis start at 0 in bar charts?
For proper comparison and scale
Why are bar widths important in bar charts?
Why are bar widths important in bar charts?
To ensure fair comparison
What’s the main purpose of using bar charts or line graphs?
What’s the main purpose of using bar charts or line graphs?
To compare categories easily
From the graph: Bath 12, Bristol 15, Gloucester 10, Swindon 8. How many more chose Bristol than Swindon?
From the graph: Bath 12, Bristol 15, Gloucester 10, Swindon 8. How many more chose Bristol than Swindon?
7
Using the same graph, what is the total number of people surveyed?
Using the same graph, what is the total number of people surveyed?
45
A vertical line reaches between 14 and 16 on the scale for people. What value should you record?
A vertical line reaches between 14 and 16 on the scale for people. What value should you record?
15
If a bar chart's vertical axis starts at 5 instead of 0, what is the main issue?
If a bar chart's vertical axis starts at 5 instead of 0, what is the main issue?
It distorts comparisons
Which rule is essential when constructing a bar chart?
Which rule is essential when constructing a bar chart?
Equal bar widths and equal gaps