Dot Plots and Pictograms

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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 item or value.

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What is a pictogram?

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A pictogram is a visual representation of data using pictures or symbols to show quantities.

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How do you read a dot plot?

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You count the number of dots above each category to find out how many items belong to that category.

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What does each picture in a pictogram represent?

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Each picture in a pictogram represents a specific number of items, often more than one.

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

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

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What is the purpose of using a pictogram?

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Pictograms make it easier to understand data at a glance by using images.

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How can you compare data using dot plots?

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You can compare the heights of the dots to see which category has more or less.

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What is the importance of labeling in dot plots and pictograms?

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Labeling helps to identify what each category or picture represents, making the data clear.

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What does it mean if a dot plot has a tall column?

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A tall column in a dot plot means that many items belong to that category.

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How do you create a pictogram?

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To create a pictogram, choose a symbol and decide how many items each symbol represents, then draw the symbols for each category.