Graphing Essentials

Bar graphs are used to make comparisons.

What is being compared in this bar graph?

What does the solid bar represent?

What does the striped bar represent?

Which age groups’ wages increased the most from 2004 to 2005?

What is the hourly wage for each age group in June 2005?

15 – 24 years 25 – 54 years 55 years and over

How accurate are your answers? Explain