Line Plots

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows data along a number line, where each data point is represented by an 'X' or a dot.

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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 'X's or dots above each value to find how many times that value occurs.

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What does it mean if a line plot has more 'X's above a number?

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It means that more data points have that value, indicating it is more common or frequent.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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

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Add up all the 'X's or dots in the line plot to find the total number of data points.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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The purpose of a line plot is to display data clearly and to help visualize the frequency of different values.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How do you determine the range of data from a line plot?

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The range is found by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value shown on the line plot.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What does it mean if a line plot shows a value with no 'X's?

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It means that no data points have that value; it did not occur in the data set.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How can you compare two different values in a line plot?

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You can compare two values by looking at the number of 'X's above each value to see which one has more occurrences.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What is the median in a data set represented by a line plot?

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The median is the middle value when all data points are arranged in order; it can be found by locating the center 'X' in the line plot.

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How do you find the mode in a line plot?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently, which is the value with the most 'X's above it.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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