A graph for displaying the distribution of a category variable or a whole-number variable that uses pictures or symbols to represent the frequency of each category or value.

Picture graphs are useful for showing differences in frequency.

Example

A student collected data on the colour of cars that drove past her house and displayed the results on the picture graph below.

Alternative: pictogram, pictograph

Curriculum achievement objectives references

Statistical investigation: Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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