Bar charts and histograms closely resemble one another. How can you determine the essential difference between a histogram and a bar chart?

A.In a histogram, the bars representing the data points touch one another, thus symbolizing the continuous nature of the data.

B.It is up to the reader to deduce which is being presented by the researcher.

C.The continuous nature of the data used in bar charts requires that the bars not touch one another.

D.A reader of scientific literature need not worry because the researcher will identify the appropriate graphic in the accompanying text.