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Bar Graph vs.

Line
Graph
Primary-4
Bar Graph

• A bar graph uses rectangular blocks of different heights, where the

height represents the value of the quantity.

• The quantity can be anything from frequencies, percentages, or values

in any unit of measurement.


Line Graph

• In contrast, a line graph represents data that changes over time.

• It is a continuous line that connects individual data points in a curve.

• Compared to the bar graph, a line graph is a better choice to visualize


the relationship between two variables over time or space.

• They can also track changes over the same period for multiple groups
Differences
Thus, the main differences between a bar and a line graph are:

Basis Bar Graph Line Graph


1. Type of Data They are used to compare They are used to represent
categorical or nominal data where continuous data when it is important
the categories are distinct and do not to represent the changes in the data
overlap. over time.
2. Presentation of Data Represented by rectangular bars Data points are plotted and then
where the length of the bar is connected by a line to show change
proportional to the quantity of the over time. A single line represents
data. Each bar represents a different the same category of data.
category of data.

3. Comparison Here, it is easy to compare between Here, it is easy to understand the


different groups. trends and patterns in data over
time.
4. Axes The x-axis represents different The x-axis often represents the time
categories of dataThe y-axis The y-axis represents the quantity
represents the quantity or frequency being measured over time.
of those categories.
Choosing the Right
Visualization:
• Consider the type of data you have.

• For time-series or continuous data, a line graph is usually more


appropriate, as it showcases trends and changes over time.

• On the other hand, for discrete or categorical data, a bar chart is more
suitable, as it allows for easy comparison between different categories.

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