Dot Plots, Frequency, Stem & Leaf

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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. Each dot represents one data point.

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How do you read a dot plot?

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To read a dot plot, count the number of dots above each value to see how many times that value occurs.

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What does frequency mean in data?

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Frequency refers to how often a particular value appears in a data set.

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How do you find the highest score in a data set?

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To find the highest score, look for the largest value in the data set.

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What is a stem-and-leaf plot?

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A stem-and-leaf plot is a way to organize data where each number is split into a 'stem' (the leading digit) and a 'leaf' (the trailing digit).

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How do you create a stem-and-leaf plot?

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To create a stem-and-leaf plot, list the stems in a column and write the leaves next to their corresponding stems.

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What is the purpose of using a dot plot?

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Dot plots help visualize data distribution and make it easy to see patterns and trends.

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How can you determine the number of students who scored within a specific range?

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Count the dots that fall within the specified range on the dot plot.

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What does it mean if a dot plot has many dots stacked together?

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If many dots are stacked together, it means that many data points share the same value.

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How do you interpret the data from a stem-and-leaf plot?

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To interpret a stem-and-leaf plot, read the stems and leaves to understand the distribution and frequency of the data.