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Examples of commonly used graphs, with advice on how to read and interpret them, and use them for goal setting.


To understand a graph: Read the title of the graph. Read the labels and the range of numbers along the side (scale or vertical) axis, and the information on the bottom (horizontal) axis. Determine what units the graph uses. This information can be found on the axis or in the legend. Look for patterns, groups and differences.