LINE PLOTS

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line, using X's or other symbols to represent each data point.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How do you read a line plot?

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To read a line plot, look at the number line to see the values and count the symbols above each value to determine the frequency.

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What does it mean if a line plot is symmetrical?

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A symmetrical line plot has data that is evenly distributed on both sides of the center point.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

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What does it mean if a line plot is skewed left?

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A left-skewed line plot has more data points on the right side, with a longer tail on the left.

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What does it mean if a line plot is skewed right?

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A right-skewed line plot has more data points on the left side, with a longer tail on the right.

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How do you find the total of values represented in a line plot?

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To find the total, multiply each value by its frequency (number of symbols) and then sum all the products.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What is the mode in a line plot?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in the data set represented by the line plot.

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What is the median in a line plot?

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The median is the middle value when the data points are arranged in order. If there is an even number of data points, it is the average of the two middle values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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How can you determine the range from a line plot?

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The range is found by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

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What is the importance of a line plot in data analysis?

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Line plots help visualize data distribution, making it easier to identify trends, patterns, and outliers.

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