bar graph | A graph that uses horizontal or vertical bars to represent data. |
categorical data | Data that details non-numerical features of an object. Examples of categorical data include eye color, blood type, and types of computers. |
data | Mathematical term for information such as values or measurements. |
histogram | A graph using bars to show continuous quantitative data over a series of similar-sized intervals. The height of the bar shows the frequency of the data, and the width of the bar represents the interval for the data. |
pictograph | A graph that uses small icons or pictures to represent data. |
quantitative data | Numerical data. Examples of quantitative data include height, weight, and test scores. |
x-axis | The horizontal axis of a coordinate plane. Also the horizontal axis of a bar graph or histogram. |
y-axis | The vertical axis of a coordinate plane. Also the vertical axis of a bar graph or histogram. |