Graphs+and+Spreadsheets+EZ


 * Create a wiki page named spreadsheets and graphs initials. **


 * On MyOn read the following: **
 * Lions and Tigers and Graphs! Oh, my!


 * After reading the story, answer these questions: **
 * 1) What is a **graph**? A graph is a something that tells people how much there is or how much there are of something.
 * 2) What is a **pictograph**? A graoh that shows how much there is of something using pictures.
 * 3) What is a **tally chart**? Tally charts are graphs that are used to count things as they happen.
 * 4) What does **compare** mean? Compare means to judge things on their similarities and differences.
 * 5) What are the **axis** on a graph? The axis is a line at the bottom or side of a graph.
 * 6) Which is the **x axis** and which is the **y axis**? The x-axis goes across and the y-axis goes up and down.
 * 7) What does the **title** of a graph tell about the graph? The title tells you waht to expect on the graph.
 * 8) What is another name for a **circle** graph? Another name for a circle graph is a pie chart.
 * 9) What does the **key** of a graph tell about the graph? The key tells you what each color or symbol means.
 * 10) What is a **poll**? A poll is a survey of opinions.
 * How do you know which type of graph to make? **
 * 1) What is the purpose of a line graph? The purpose of a line chart is to see the changes over time.
 * 2) What is the purpose of a pie chart? The purpose of a pie chart is to show differences within a group.
 * 3) What is the purpose of a pictograph or bar chart? The purpose of a pictograph and bar chart os to compare things.
 * 4) What is the purpose of a tally chart? The purpose of a tally chart is to count things as they happen.