Charts and Graphs

Definition: Charts and graphs are images that represent data symbolically. They are used to present complex information and numerical data in a simple, compact format. Some types of charts and graphs, known as pictographs, use pictures or symbols in place of the typical bars, lines, or dots of most graphs.

Examples: A pie chart is a circle divided into segments with each piece of the pie representing some data. Bar and stacked charts use vertical or horizontal bars to show the relationship between numbers. Line charts use lines along a visible or invisible grid.

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