Statistics - Bar Graph



A bar chart is a graphical representation of the categories as bars. Each bar's height is proportional to the quantity of the category that it represents. A bar chart can be plotted vertically or horizontally. Usually it is drawn vertically where x-axis represents the categories and y-axis represents the values for these categories.

Problem Statement:

Create a bar chart that illustrates the various sports played by the boys and girls in a society.

Sr. No. Sport Boys Girls
1 Basket Ball 15 10
2 Volley Ball 15 10
3 Badminton 10 15
4 Cricket 10 20
5 Football 20 15

Solution:

Use the x-axis to draw the boys and girls data and use y-axis to draw the category as sports. Draw the chart as shown below:

Bar Chart
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