Biology GCSE
bar charts
What bar charts means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of bar charts
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Reference: OCR
Display categorical, discontinuous health data with distinct gaps between bars, for example rates of bacterial versus viral infections or blood groups.
Topics that use bar charts
- Monitoring and maintaining health (OCR GCSE)
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