A graph using vertical bars is called a
A graph using vertical bars is called a (a) Line graph
(b) Scatterplot
(c) Bar graph
(d) Vertical graph
✅ Correct option: (c) Bar graph
Explanation:
A bar graph uses vertical or horizontal bars to represent frequencies or values of categorical data. The height of each bar corresponds to the magnitude of the category it represents. Bar graphs are widely used in descriptive statistics to compare groups. Line graphs show trends, scatterplots show relationships, and “vertical graph” is not a formal term.
10 Related PPSC Facts:
Bar graphs show categorical data. Bars do not touch. Height represents frequency. Line graphs show trends. Scatterplots show relationships. Pie charts show proportions. Graphs aid interpretation. Visuals improve understanding. Bar graphs compare categories. Used in descriptive statistics.