types of graphs
What is a graph?

A graph is a picture that shows number information about a certain topic.
There are four different kinds of graphs:

 Line Graphs
Line Graphs show gradual changes in data.  They can go both horizontal or vertical.

Pie Graphs
Pie Graphs are usually called circle graphs or pie charts by cutting a circle into pieces.  The different parts show the different proportions, amounts, and sizes.

Picto Graphs
A way of displaying data using pictures called icons to make a graph.  You use picto graphs in a small space to show data. They show data like bar graphs. They use icons, but they included definitions of the icons, and keys.
Bar Graphs
People use bar graphs to compare data.  They can be made simple or complicated. To make make a complicated bar graph add data to a simple one.
 
 
 

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