Comparing Data Sets in Grade 2 - Mathematics - Exercises with solutions

Master comparing data sets: bar graphs, picture graphs, tally charts, and data interpretation through these 10 detailed exercises.

Solutions: Exercises 1 to 10
1 Tally Chart Comparison
Exercise 1
Look at the tally chart showing favorite fruits: Apples |||| || (7), Bananas |||| (5), Oranges |||| | (6). Which fruit was chosen the most?
Difficulty: Beginner Time: ~2 minutes Skills: Tally Counting
Definition:

Tally chart: A way to organize data using marks grouped in fives (four vertical lines with a diagonal line crossing them for every fifth mark)

Note: Each group of five tallies represents 5, and individual marks represent 1. Count by fives for groups, then add individual marks.

Step-by-step comparison method:
  1. Count the total for each category by counting groups of five and individual marks
  2. Write the totals next to each category
  3. Compare the numbers to find the largest value
Original Data
Apples: |||| || (7)
Comparison
Apples: 7, Bananas: 5, Oranges: 6
Step 1: Count each category

Apples: |||| || = 5 + 2 = 7

Bananas: |||| = 4

Oranges: |||| | = 5 + 1 = 6

Step 2: Compare the totals

7 > 6 > 4

Step 3: Identify the largest

Apples has the highest count at 7

Apples were chosen the most (7 votes)
Final answer:

Apples were chosen the most with 7 votes

Applied rules:

• Tally counting: Each group of 5 tallies equals 5, each individual mark equals 1

• Comparison: Compare numbers to find the largest value

• Data interpretation: Match categories to their counts

• Practice Tip: Circle groups of 5 tallies to make counting easier

Related Examples:
  • |||| ||| = 5 + 3 = 8
  • |||| |||| = 5 + 5 = 10
  • ||| = 3
Quick Tips:
  • Count groups of 5 first, then add remaining individual marks
  • Always double-check your counting by recounting
  • Line up the numbers vertically to compare easily
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How do I count tallies quickly?
A: Count full groups of 5 first (each group is 5), then add any remaining individual marks.

Q: What if I see a different tally format?
A: Standard format is 4 vertical lines with a 5th diagonal line crossing them. Count by 5s for groups.

Fruit Tally Count
Apples |||| || 7
Bananas |||| 4
Oranges |||| | 6
2 Picture Graph Analysis
Exercise 2
A picture graph shows pets: Dogs 🐶🐶🐶🐶 (4 dogs), Cats 🐱🐱🐱 (3 cats), Birds 🐦🐦 (2 birds). How many more dogs than birds are there?
Difficulty: Beginner Time: ~3 minutes Skills: Picture Graph Reading
Definition:

Picture graph: A graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data values

Note: Each picture typically represents one unit, though sometimes a key indicates otherwise. Count the number of pictures for each category.

Step-by-step analysis method:
  1. Count the number of pictures for each category
  2. Identify the specific categories to compare
  3. Subtract the smaller number from the larger number
Original Data
Dogs: 4, Birds: 2
Difference
4 - 2 = 2
Step 1: Count each category

Dogs: 🐶🐶🐶🐶 = 4 dogs

Cats: 🐱🐱🐱 = 3 cats

Birds: 🐦🐦 = 2 birds

Step 2: Identify what to compare

We need to find how many more dogs than birds: Dogs - Birds

Step 3: Calculate the difference

4 - 2 = 2 more dogs than birds

There are 2 more dogs than birds
Final answer:

There are 2 more dogs than birds

Applied rules:

• Picture counting: Each picture represents one unit

• Comparison: Subtract to find how many more/less

• Data interpretation: Match pictures to categories

• Practice Tip: Write the count next to each category before comparing

Related Examples:
  • 🍎🍎🍎 = 3 apples
  • 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗 = 5 cars
  • ⭐⭐ = 2 stars
Quick Tips:
  • Count pictures systematically by circling or marking each one
  • Write the count for each category to avoid forgetting
  • Look for a key that might indicate each picture represents more than one unit
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What if a picture is cut in half?
A: Half pictures usually represent half the value (like 0.5 or ½ unit). Check the key if available.

Q: How do I compare two categories?
A: Count each category separately, then subtract the smaller from the larger to find the difference.

Dogs: 🐶🐶🐶🐶 (4)
Cats: 🐱🐱🐱 (3)
Birds: 🐦🐦 (2)
3 Bar Graph Interpretation
Exercise 3
A bar graph shows books read: Sam (6), Alex (4), Maya (7), Tom (3). Who read the most books?
Difficulty: Intermediate Time: ~3 minutes Skills: Bar Graph Reading
Definition:

Bar graph: A graph that uses bars of different heights to represent data values

Note: The height of each bar corresponds to the value it represents. Higher bars show larger values, shorter bars show smaller values.

Step-by-step interpretation method:
  1. Read the labels on the x-axis (categories) and y-axis (values)
  2. Identify the height of each bar
  3. Compare the heights to find the tallest bar
Original Data
Sam: 6, Alex: 4, Maya: 7, Tom: 3
Comparison
Maya (7) > Sam (6) > Alex (4) > Tom (3)
Step 1: Identify each person's count

Sam read 6 books

Alex read 4 books

Maya read 7 books

Tom read 3 books

Step 2: Compare the values

7 > 6 > 4 > 3

Step 3: Identify the highest value

Maya read the most books with 7

Maya read the most books (7)
Final answer:

Maya read the most books with 7 books

Applied rules:

• Bar reading: The height of the bar represents the value

• Comparison: Taller bars represent larger values

• Data interpretation: Match names to their bar heights

• Practice Tip: Read the scale carefully to determine exact values

Related Examples:
  • Highest bar = most/maximum value
  • Lowest bar = least/minimum value
  • Bars of equal height = same value
Quick Tips:
  • Start at the bottom of the bar and count up to its top
  • Look for the scale on the side to read exact values
  • Compare bar heights visually to see differences quickly
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How do I read exact values from a bar graph?
A: Look at the number on the y-axis (vertical axis) where the top of the bar ends.

Q: What if bars are very close in height?
A: Read the exact values from the scale to make accurate comparisons.

Maya (7)
Sam (6)
Alex (4)
Tom (3)
Solutions: Exercises 4 to 5
4 Comparing Two Data Sets
Exercise 4
Class A has 12 students who like soccer, Class B has 8 students who like soccer. How many more students in Class A like soccer than Class B?
Definition:

Data comparison: Finding the difference between two data values by subtracting the smaller from the larger

Note: To find "how many more", subtract the smaller number from the larger number. This gives the difference between the two values.

Step-by-step comparison method:
  1. Identify the values in each data set
  2. Determine which value is larger
  3. Subtract the smaller value from the larger value
Original Data
Class A: 12, Class B: 8
Subtraction
12 - 8 = 4
Step 1: Identify the values

Class A has 12 students who like soccer

Class B has 8 students who like soccer

Step 2: Determine which is larger

12 > 8, so Class A has more students

Step 3: Find the difference

12 - 8 = 4 more students in Class A

Class A has 4 more students who like soccer than Class B
Final answer:

Class A has 4 more students who like soccer than Class B

Applied rules:

• Subtraction: To find "how many more", subtract the smaller from the larger

• Comparison: Identify which value is greater

• Data interpretation: Understand the context of the comparison

• Practice Tip: Use keywords like "more than", "less than", "difference" to identify subtraction

Related Examples:
  • How many more: Larger - Smaller
  • How many less: Larger - Smaller
  • Difference: |Value1 - Value2|
Quick Tips:
  • Look for key phrases like "how many more", "how many less", "difference"
  • Always subtract the smaller number from the larger number
  • Check your answer makes sense in the context
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What if the first number is smaller?
A: Still subtract the smaller from the larger to get a positive difference. The question asks for "how many more".

Q: How do I know which number to subtract from which?
A: The larger number goes first when finding "how many more".

5 Data Set Differences
Exercise 5
In a survey, 15 students chose blue as their favorite color, 9 chose red, and 6 chose green. How many more students chose blue than red and green combined?
Definition:

Combined comparison: Adding multiple values together before comparing to another value

Note: When comparing one value to multiple others, first add the multiple values together, then subtract to find the difference.

Step-by-step calculation method:
  1. Add the values you want to compare against
  2. Subtract the combined total from the single value
  3. State the difference
Original Data
Blue: 15, Red: 9, Green: 6
Red + Green
9 + 6 = 15
Difference
15 - 15 = 0
Step 1: Identify the values

Blue: 15 students

Red: 9 students

Green: 6 students

Step 2: Add red and green together

Red + Green = 9 + 6 = 15 students

Step 3: Compare blue to red+green

Blue - (Red + Green) = 15 - 15 = 0

Blue has 0 more students than red and green combined
Final answer:

Blue has the same number of students as red and green combined (0 more)

Applied rules:

• Addition: Combine values before comparison

• Subtraction: Find the difference between values

• Order of operations: Add first, then subtract

• Practice Tip: Break complex comparisons into smaller steps

Related Examples:
  • How many more A than B+C: A - (B + C)
  • Total of B and C: B + C
  • Difference: A - Total
Quick Tips:
  • First add the multiple values together
  • Then subtract from the single value
  • Always follow the order of operations
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What if the combined value is larger?
A: The result would be negative, meaning the single value is smaller. For "how many more", we typically want the absolute difference.

Q: Do I always add first?
A: Yes, when comparing one value to multiple others combined, add those others first.

Solutions: Exercises 6 to 10
6 Most vs Least
Exercise 6
Favorite snacks: Chips (10), Cookies (7), Crackers (12), Pretzels (5). What is the difference between the most and least popular snacks?
Definition:

Range calculation: Finding the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set

Note: To find the range, identify the maximum value and minimum value, then subtract: Range = Maximum - Minimum

Step-by-step range method:
  1. List all values in the data set
  2. Identify the highest value (maximum)
  3. Identify the lowest value (minimum)
  4. Subtract minimum from maximum
Original Data
Chips: 10, Cookies: 7, Crackers: 12, Pretzels: 5
Max & Min
Max: 12, Min: 5
Range
12 - 5 = 7
Step 1: List all values

Chips: 10

Cookies: 7

Crackers: 12

Pretzels: 5

Step 2: Identify maximum

The highest value is 12 (Crackers)

Step 3: Identify minimum

The lowest value is 5 (Pretzels)

Step 4: Calculate the range

Range = Maximum - Minimum = 12 - 5 = 7

The difference between most and least popular is 7
Final answer:

The difference between the most popular (Crackers: 12) and least popular (Pretzels: 5) snacks is 7

Applied rules:

• Maximum identification: Find the largest value in the set

• Minimum identification: Find the smallest value in the set

• Range calculation: Maximum - Minimum = Range

• Practice Tip: Order values from least to greatest to easily identify extremes

Related Examples:
  • Range = Maximum - Minimum
  • Values: 3, 5, 8, 10 → Range = 10 - 3 = 7
  • Range shows spread of data values
Quick Tips:
  • Order values from least to greatest to easily spot min and max
  • The range tells you how spread out the data is
  • Always subtract the smaller number from the larger
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What does the range tell us?
A: The range shows how spread out the data values are. A large range means values vary widely.

Q: Can the range be zero?
A: Yes, if all values in the data set are the same, the range would be zero.

7 Data Patterns
Exercise 7
Students read books over 4 weeks: Week 1 (3), Week 2 (6), Week 3 (9), Week 4 (12). How many more books were read in Week 4 than in Week 1?
Definition:

Data pattern: A sequence of numbers that follow a specific rule or trend

Note: In this pattern, each week increases by 3 books. To compare specific weeks, just subtract the earlier week's value from the later week's value.

Step-by-step pattern analysis:
  1. Identify the values for each week
  2. Identify which weeks to compare
  3. Subtract the earlier week's value from the later week's value
Original Data
Week 1: 3, Week 4: 12
Pattern
+3 each week
Difference
12 - 3 = 9
Step 1: Identify weekly values

Week 1: 3 books

Week 2: 6 books

Week 3: 9 books

Week 4: 12 books

Step 2: Identify comparison

We need to compare Week 4 and Week 1

Step 3: Calculate the difference

Week 4 - Week 1 = 12 - 3 = 9 more books

Week 4 had 9 more books than Week 1
Final answer:

Week 4 had 9 more books than Week 1

Applied rules:

• Pattern recognition: Each week increases by 3 books

• Direct comparison: Subtract specific values when comparing

• Data interpretation: Understand the relationship between values

• Practice Tip: Look for patterns to predict future values

Related Examples:
  • Pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8 → Increase by 2
  • Pattern: 10, 8, 6, 4 → Decrease by 2
  • Differences: Later value - Earlier value
Quick Tips:
  • Look for consistent increases or decreases between values
  • Patterns help predict future values
  • Focus on the specific values asked in the question
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How do I identify patterns?
A: Look at the difference between consecutive values. If it's the same, there's a pattern.

Q: What if the pattern changes?
A: Some data sets may have different patterns or no clear pattern at all.

8 Graph Reading
Exercise 8
A pictograph shows toys: Cars 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗 (5), Dolls 🧸🧸🧸 (3), Blocks 🧱🧱🧱🧱 (4). Which toy has 2 more than dolls?
Definition:

Pictograph reading: Interpreting data represented by pictures where each picture represents a specific quantity

Note: Count the number of pictures for each category. Each picture typically represents one unit. Find which category has 2 more than the dolls (which have 3).

Step-by-step reading method:
  1. Count the pictures for each category
  2. Calculate what is "2 more than dolls"
  3. Find which category matches that value
Original Data
Cars: 5, Dolls: 3, Blocks: 4
2 More Than Dolls
3 + 2 = 5
Match
Cars = 5
Step 1: Count each category

Cars: 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗 = 5 cars

Dolls: 🧸🧸🧸 = 3 dolls

Blocks: 🧱🧱🧱🧱 = 4 blocks

Step 2: Calculate "2 more than dolls"

Dolls = 3, so 2 more than dolls = 3 + 2 = 5

Step 3: Find matching category

Cars = 5, which is exactly 2 more than dolls (3)

Cars have 2 more than dolls
Final answer:

Cars have 2 more than dolls (cars: 5, dolls: 3)

Applied rules:

• Picture counting: Each picture represents one unit

• Addition: Calculate "2 more" by adding 2 to the base value

• Matching: Find which category equals the calculated value

• Practice Tip: Write counts next to each category to make comparisons easier

Related Examples:
  • One more than: Add 1
  • Two more than: Add 2
  • One less than: Subtract 1
Quick Tips:
  • Count systematically and record each category's value
  • Perform the required calculation first (add/subtract)
  • Then match to find the correct category
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What if I don't see an exact match?
A: Recheck your counting and calculations. There should be an exact match in well-designed problems.

Q: How do I handle partial pictures?
A: Partial pictures usually represent fractions of the unit. Check for a key explaining the value.

9 Data Analysis
Exercise 9
A survey of favorite seasons: Spring (8), Summer (12), Fall (6), Winter (4). How many more students chose summer than fall and winter combined?
Definition:

Multi-category comparison: Comparing one category to the sum of multiple other categories

Note: First add the values of the categories being compared against, then subtract from the single category to find the difference.

Step-by-step analysis method:
  1. Identify the value of the single category
  2. Add the values of the multiple categories being compared against
  3. Subtract the combined value from the single category
Original Data
Summer: 12, Fall: 6, Winter: 4
Fall + Winter
6 + 4 = 10
Difference
12 - 10 = 2
Step 1: Identify summer's value

Summer: 12 students

Step 2: Add fall and winter values

Fall + Winter = 6 + 4 = 10 students

Step 3: Calculate the difference

Summer - (Fall + Winter) = 12 - 10 = 2 more students

Summer had 2 more students than fall and winter combined
Final answer:

Summer had 2 more students than fall and winter combined

Applied rules:

• Addition: Combine multiple categories before comparison

• Subtraction: Find the difference between values

• Order of operations: Add first, then subtract

• Practice Tip: Always read the question carefully to identify what to compare

Related Examples:
  • A vs (B + C): A - (B + C)
  • Total of multiple categories: B + C + D
  • Single vs multiple: Single - Total
Quick Tips:
  • Identify which category stands alone and which are grouped
  • Add the grouped categories first
  • Then subtract to find the difference
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What if the single category is smaller?
A: The result would be negative, meaning the combined categories have more. For "how many more", we might want the absolute difference.

Q: How do I know which to add first?
A: The question tells you which categories to combine (the ones being compared against).

10 Data Comparison
Exercise 10
Students voted for field trip destinations: Zoo (15), Museum (9), Park (11), Beach (7). Which destination had the most votes and how many more than the least?
Definition:

Comprehensive data comparison: Finding both the maximum and minimum values in a data set and calculating their difference

Note: This requires identifying the highest value, identifying the lowest value, and then finding the difference between them.

Step-by-step comprehensive method:
  1. Identify all values in the data set
  2. Find the maximum (highest) value
  3. Find the minimum (lowest) value
  4. Calculate the difference: Maximum - Minimum
Original Data
Zoo: 15, Museum: 9, Park: 11, Beach: 7
Max & Min
Max: 15 (Zoo), Min: 7 (Beach)
Difference
15 - 7 = 8
Step 1: List all values

Zoo: 15 votes

Museum: 9 votes

Park: 11 votes

Beach: 7 votes

Step 2: Identify the maximum

Zoo has the most votes with 15

Step 3: Identify the minimum

Beach has the least votes with 7

Step 4: Calculate the difference

Maximum - Minimum = 15 - 7 = 8 more votes

Zoo had the most votes (15), 8 more than Beach (7)
Final answer:

Zoo had the most votes (15), which is 8 more than Beach (7) which had the least

Applied rules:

• Maximum identification: Find the largest value in the data set

• Minimum identification: Find the smallest value in the data set

• Difference calculation: Maximum - Minimum = Difference

• Practice Tip: Organize values in order to easily spot extremes

Related Examples:
  • Max - Min = Range
  • Values: 4, 8, 2, 10 → Max: 10, Min: 2, Diff: 8
  • Most vs Least = Maximum - Minimum
Quick Tips:
  • Order values from least to greatest to easily identify extremes
  • Circle or highlight the maximum and minimum values
  • Always subtract the smaller from the larger for positive difference
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What if two categories tie for most or least?
A: Multiple categories can share the maximum or minimum value.

Q: How do I organize my work for complex problems?
A: List all values first, then identify max/min, then calculate differences.

Detailed Summary: Comparing Data Sets
Key Concepts and Definitions:

Tally Chart: A table with marks grouped in fives to organize data. Each group of 5 tallies = 5, individual marks = 1.

Picture Graph: A graph using pictures or symbols to represent data values. Each picture typically represents one unit.

Bar Graph: A graph using bars of different heights to represent data values. Height corresponds to the value.

Maximum Value: The largest value in a data set; the highest number when comparing data.

Minimum Value: The smallest value in a data set; the lowest number when comparing data.

Range: The difference between the maximum and minimum values in a data set (Range = Maximum - Minimum).

Comparison: The process of determining how two or more data sets relate to each other (more than, less than, equal to).

Core Methods and Procedures:
  1. Data Reading: Carefully examine the chart, graph, or table to understand what information is presented.
  2. Value Identification: Find the specific numbers or quantities for each category.
  3. Question Analysis: Determine what comparison needs to be made (most/least, difference, etc.).
  4. Operation Selection: Choose the appropriate mathematical operation (addition, subtraction).
  5. Calculation: Perform the mathematical operation to find the answer.
  6. Verification: Check that the answer makes sense in the context of the problem.
Core Rules and Laws:

• Subtraction Rule: To find "how many more" or "how many less", subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

• Range Rule: Range = Maximum Value - Minimum Value.

• Comparison Rule: Always compare numbers in the context of the problem.

• Order of Operations: When combining multiple operations, perform additions first, then subtractions.

• Tally Counting: Each group of 5 tallies equals 5, each individual mark equals 1.

• Picture Graph Rule: Each picture typically represents 1 unit unless stated otherwise.

Tip 1: When comparing data, always write down the numbers to avoid confusion.
Tip 2: Look for keywords like "more than", "less than", "combined", "total" to guide your operations.
Tip 3: Order values from least to greatest to easily identify maximum and minimum.
Tip 4: Always check your answer by verifying it makes sense in the context of the problem.
Common Mistakes: Miscounting tally marks, confusing "more than" with "less than", performing operations in wrong order, calculation errors, misreading graph scales.
Memory Aids: Think "MAX-MIN = Difference", "More means subtract smaller from larger", "Pictures = 1 each unless stated otherwise", "Circle groups of 5 in tallies".
Progressive Examples:
  • Simple: 5 - 3 = 2 more
  • Medium: 10 - (4 + 3) = 3 more
  • Complex: (15 + 12) - (8 + 6) = 13 more
Key Laws, Methods, Rules, and Definitions
Difference = Larger Value - Smaller Value
Data Comparison Formula
Key definitions:

Data comparison: Analyzing two or more sets of data to find similarities, differences, or relationships

Tally chart: A table with marks grouped in fives to count occurrences of data

Picture graph: A graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data values

Bar graph: A graph that uses bars of different heights to represent data values

Complete methodology:
  1. Read the data: Carefully examine the chart, graph, or table to understand what information is presented
  2. Identify the values: Find the specific numbers or quantities for each category
  3. Understand the question: Determine what comparison needs to be made (most/least, difference, etc.)
  4. Perform the calculation: Apply the appropriate mathematical operation (addition, subtraction)
Tip 1: Count systematically in tally charts by circling groups of 5.
Tip 2: In picture graphs, count each symbol carefully as it represents one unit.
Tip 3: For "how many more" questions, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.
Tip 4: Always check your answer makes sense in the context of the problem.
Common errors: Miscounting tally marks, misreading graph scales, confusing "more than" with "less than", calculation mistakes.
Exam preparation: Practice reading different types of graphs, focus on comparison words, verify calculations, understand context.
Rules to remember:

• Tally counting: Each group of 5 tallies = 5, individual marks = 1

• Picture graphs: Each picture typically represents one unit

• Bar graphs: Height of bar corresponds to value it represents

• Difference: Larger value - Smaller value = How many more

• Range: Maximum value - Minimum value = Spread of data

Rules and Methods for Comparing Data Sets
How Many More = Larger Number - Smaller Number
Comparison Formula
Tally Charts
Each group of 5 = 5, Individual marks = 1
Count by 5s for groups, add singles
Picture Graphs
Each picture = 1 unit
Count total pictures per category
Bar Graphs
Height = Value
Taller bars show larger values

Key Takeaways

  • Reading data accurately is the foundation of comparison
  • Always identify what the question is asking for
  • Keywords like "more than", "less than", "difference" signal subtraction
  • Check your answer makes sense in the problem context
  • Practice with different types of data representations

Questions & Answers

Question: I'm confused about when to add versus when to subtract when comparing data. Can you explain the difference?

Answer: Great question! Here's how to decide:

  • Use ADDITION when: The question asks for a total or combined amount, like "How many altogether?" or "What is the sum of...?"
  • Use SUBTRACTION when: The question asks for differences, like "How many more?", "How many less?", "What is the difference?", or "How much bigger/smaller?"

Examples:
"How many students voted altogether?" → ADD all values
"How many more students voted for A than B?" → SUBTRACT (A - B)
"What is the difference between the most and least?" → SUBTRACT (Max - Min)

Question: My child struggles with reading bar graphs. How can I help them understand the relationship between bar height and value?

Answer: Here are some effective strategies:

  • Visual connection: Point to the bottom of the bar and trace up to the top, explaining that the height shows the amount
  • Use the scale: Show how the numbers on the side (y-axis) correspond to different heights on the bar
  • Hands-on practice: Use building blocks or cubes to create physical bars representing data
  • Compare directly: Ask which bar is taller/shorter to establish the relationship between height and value

Tip: Start with simple graphs that have clear intervals and gradually increase complexity.

Question: What's the best way to teach children to identify the maximum and minimum values in a data set?

Answer: Here are proven techniques:

  • Order the values: Have children arrange numbers from least to greatest, making extremes obvious
  • Use visual aids: Circle or highlight the smallest and largest numbers in different colors
  • Physical comparison: With bar graphs, the tallest bar is maximum, shortest is minimum
  • Vocabulary reinforcement: Use terms like "most," "least," "biggest," "smallest" consistently

Practice tip: Create simple data sets (3-5 numbers) initially, then increase complexity as confidence builds!

Data Analysis Glossary

Tally Chart
A table with marks grouped in fives (four vertical lines with a diagonal line crossing them for every fifth mark) to organize data.
Picture Graph
A graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data values, where each picture typically represents one unit.
Bar Graph
A graph that uses bars of different heights to represent data values, where the height of the bar corresponds to the value it represents.
Maximum Value
The largest value in a data set; the highest number when comparing data.
Minimum Value
The smallest value in a data set; the lowest number when comparing data.

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