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 dots to represent each data point.

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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 marks (X's or dots) above each value to determine the frequency.

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What does each mark on a line plot represent?

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Each mark on a line plot represents one occurrence of a data point.

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

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Add up the frequency of all the marks on the line plot.

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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 distribution and frequency of the data.

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How do you determine the mode from a line plot?

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The mode is the value with the highest frequency, which can be found by identifying the column with the most marks.

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

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A line plot shows data along a number line with marks, while a bar graph uses bars to represent the frequency of categories.

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How can you use a line plot to answer questions about data?

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You can use a line plot to quickly find frequencies, identify the mode, and analyze the distribution of data.

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What does it mean if a line plot has no marks above a certain value?

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If there are no marks above a certain value, it means that no data points fall within that value.

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How can you represent fractions on a line plot?

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Fractions can be represented on a line plot by marking the appropriate points along the number line, such as 1/8, 1/4, etc.