What is the difference between a histogram and a bar graph? a. A histogram presents information in horizontal bars, while a bar graph presents information in vertical bars. b. A histogram deals with data which displays a normal distribution, while a bar graph deals with data in any distribution. c. There is no difference. The two terms are synonymous. d. A histogram deals with continuous data in ordered columns, while a bar graph deals with discrete data in separate columns.

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Jazlyn Soto

14 June, 15:43

What is the difference between a histogram and a bar graph? a. A histogram presents information in horizontal bars, while a bar graph presents information in vertical bars. b. A histogram deals with data which displays a normal distribution, while a bar graph deals with data in any distribution. c. There is no difference. The two terms are synonymous. d. A histogram deals with continuous data in ordered columns, while a bar graph deals with discrete data in separate columns.

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Nathaniel Wilkins · Answer 1

The answer is D. We use histograms when handling continuous data such as the length of the journey to work for employees. However bar graphs handle with discrete data such as the number of pupils attending an after school club.