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.

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How do you create a line plot?

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To create a line plot, draw a number line and place an 'X' above each number to represent the frequency of data points.

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What does each 'X' represent in a line plot?

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Each 'X' represents one occurrence of a data point.

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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 in a way that makes it easy to see patterns and frequencies.

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How can you find the mode using a line plot?

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The mode is the data point with the most 'X's above it on the line plot.

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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 points along a number line, while a bar graph uses bars to represent the frequency of categories.

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What type of data is best represented by a line plot?

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Line plots are best for displaying small sets of numerical data.

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Can a line plot show fractions or decimals?

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Yes, a line plot can show fractions or decimals along the number line.

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What is the range in a line plot?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in the data set.

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How do you interpret a line plot?

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To interpret a line plot, look at the number of 'X's above each value to understand the frequency of each data point.