Dot Plot

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What is a dot plot?

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A dot plot is a simple way to display data using dots. Each dot represents one data point, and they are stacked vertically to show frequency.

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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 in the data set.

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What does each dot represent in a dot plot?

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Each dot represents one individual or one occurrence of a value in the data set.

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What is the purpose of a dot plot?

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The purpose of a dot plot is to visually display the distribution of data points and to make it easy to see patterns or trends.

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How can you find the total number of data points in a dot plot?

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To find the total number of data points, count all the dots in the dot plot.

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What does it mean if a value has more dots in a dot plot?

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If a value has more dots, it means that more individuals or occurrences have that value.

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How do you determine the mode from a dot plot?

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The mode is the value with the most dots in the dot plot.

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What is the difference between a dot plot and a bar graph?

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A dot plot uses dots to represent data points, while a bar graph uses bars to show the frequency of data.

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Can a dot plot show gaps in data?

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Yes, a dot plot can show gaps in data if there are values with no dots above them.

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What is the maximum number of dots you can have for a single value in a dot plot?

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The maximum number of dots for a single value is determined by how many times that value occurs in the data set.