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What is a pictograph? way of representing statistical data using symbolic figures to match the frequencies of different kinds of data. A pictogram, also called a pictogramme or pictograph, is an ideogram that conveys its meaning through its pictorial resemblance to a physical object. often used in writing and graphic systems in which the characters are to considerable extent pictorial in appearance. diagrams that show and compare data by using picture symbols. Each of these symbols corresponds to a specific quantity and is repeated a number of times. History Early written symbols were based on pictographs and ideograms (symbols which represent ideas). Ancient Chinese, Sumerian, and Egyptian civilizations began to use such symbols over 5000 years ago, developing them into logographic writing systems around the third millennium BCE. often used as simple, pictorial, representational symbols by most contemporary cultures. transcend languages in that they can communicate to speakers of a number of tongues and language families equally effectively, even if the languages and cultures are completely different. also take the form of diagrams to represent statistical data by pictorial forms, and can be varied in color, size, or number to indicate change. How can you use a pictograph? represent different amounts of data. Also takes the form of a bar graph. (key) tells the number that each picture or symbol represents. common use today, serving as pictorial, representational signs, instructions, or statistical diagrams. Because of their graphical nature and fairly realistic style, they are widely used to indicate public toilets, or places such as airports and train stations. Types of Pictograph HORIZONTAL PICTORAPH Is the typical type of pictograph wherein youll find the quantity value based on the legend or labels. VERTICAL PICTOGRAPH Is the same as a bar graph, however, instead of bars they are replaced with designs or images

Parts of Pictograph Title- Explain in few words what the graph is all about Symbols- the picture that stands of a given number of objects. Labels or Legend- tells what kind of data is shown. Key- tells how many each symbol stands for.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Pictograph ADVANTAGES Easy to read Visually appealing Handles large data sets easily using keyed icons Easy to interpret DISADVANTAGES Hard to quantify partial icons Icons must be of consistent size Best for only 2-6 categories Very simplistic Time consuming to make Advantages & Disadvantages easy to understand, BUT can be misleading because they provide a general representation. not commonly used by statisticians and scientists who work with very precise measurements. virtually impossible to accurately display the difference between $0.56, $0.61, $11.99 and $12.32 through picture symbols on the same pictograph, for example. unreliable for this purpose MEDIA takes advantage of the potential unreliability of pictographs and intentionally use them to exaggerate or downplay specific data, in order to influence public opinion on an issue.

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