Frequency Tables & Dot Plots Day 2

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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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How do you find the total number of students who prefer a certain topping in a frequency table?

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Add the frequencies of the toppings you are interested in.

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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 can you determine the number of students who studied for a specific time range using a frequency table?

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Look at the frequency for the time range you are interested in.

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What does it mean if a frequency table shows a higher number for one category than another?

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

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How do you read a dot plot?

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Count the number of dots above each value to see how many times that value occurs.

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What is the purpose of using a frequency table?

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To summarize and organize data to make it easier to understand and analyze.

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How can you compare two categories in a frequency table?

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Look at the frequencies of both categories and see which one is higher.

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What is the significance of the total number in a frequency table?

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The total number represents the sum of all frequencies, showing the total data points collected.

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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 the other.