Frequency Tables and Dot Plots Review

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What is a frequency table?

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A frequency table is a way to organize data that shows how often each item or category occurs.

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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 above a number line, where each dot represents one data point.

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How do you find the most popular choice in a frequency table?

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Look for the category with the highest frequency (the largest number) in the table.

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What does it mean if a dot plot has more dots for one category?

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It means that more people chose that category compared to others.

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How can you determine the total number of people surveyed from a frequency table?

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Add up all the frequencies in the table to find the total number of people surveyed.

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What is the purpose of using a frequency table?

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To summarize and organize data in a way that makes it easy to see patterns and compare different categories.

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How do you calculate the difference between two categories in a frequency table?

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Subtract the frequency of one category from the frequency of another category.

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What does it mean if a dot plot has no dots for a category?

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It means that no one chose that category.

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How can you tell how many people have a certain characteristic using a frequency table?

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Look at the frequency for that characteristic in the table.

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What is the relationship between a frequency table and a dot plot?

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Both are used to display data, but a frequency table shows counts while a dot plot visually represents data points.