Dot Plots

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What is a dot plot?

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A dot plot is a statistical chart that uses dots to represent the frequency of data points in a dataset.

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How do you read a dot plot?

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To read a dot plot, count the number of dots above each value to determine how many times that value occurs.

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What does each dot represent in a dot plot?

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Each dot typically represents one individual or one unit of measurement.

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How can you find the mode in a dot plot?

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The mode is the value that has the most dots above it in the dot plot.

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What is the range in a dataset represented by a dot plot?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in the dataset.

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How do you determine the total number of data points in a dot plot?

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Add up all the dots in the dot plot to find the total number of data points.

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What is the median in a dot plot?

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The median is the middle value when the data points are arranged in order.

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How can you identify outliers in a dot plot?

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Outliers are data points that are significantly higher or lower than the rest of the data, often appearing as isolated dots.

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What is the purpose of using a dot plot?

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Dot plots are used to visualize the distribution of data and to identify patterns or trends.

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How do you compare two dot plots?

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To compare two dot plots, look at the number of dots, their distribution, and the range of values in each plot.

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