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What is the main difference between a bar graph and a histogram?

Class 8Bar Graphs and HistogramsData Handling
  • ABar graphs show discrete data with gaps; histograms show continuous data without gaps
  • BBar graphs are always taller
  • CHistograms cannot have a title
  • DBar graphs use circles

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Bar graphs display categorical/discrete data (bars separated by gaps); histograms display grouped continuous data (bars touching).
Answer: A) Bar graphs show discrete data with gaps; histograms show continuous data without gaps

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