Sliding Bar Graph      

Definition of Sliding Bar Graph

  • Sliding bar graphs show two categories as bars graphed in opposite directions. They can be used to compare amounts or frequencies.

    

Examples of Sliding Bar Graph

  • The sliding bar graph shown below represents the favorite fruit of grade 8 for both boys and girls.

Solved Example on Sliding Bar Graph

The table shows the maximum marks scored by the Grade 6, 7, and 8 students in math. Which of the following is the correct sliding bar graph for the table shown?

                            

Choices:

A. Graph 1

B. Graph 2

C. Graph 3

D. Graph 4

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1:  The values in the Graph 1 matches with the values in the table.

Step 2: So, Graph 1 is the correct sliding bar graph representing the data in the given table.

                                                      

Related Terms for Sliding Bar Graph

  • Bar Graph
  • Frequency
 

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