6.9 Line Plots with Fractions

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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, often used to display fractions.

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How do you read a line plot?

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To read a line plot, look at the marks above the number line to see how many times each value occurs.

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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 value.

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How can fractions be represented on a line plot?

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Fractions can be placed on a line plot just like whole numbers, showing their frequency.

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What is the purpose of using a line plot?

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The purpose of using a line plot is to visually display data and make it easier to analyze and compare.

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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, while a bar graph uses bars to represent the frequency of categories.

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How do you find the total from a line plot?

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To find the total, add up the frequencies of all the values shown on the line plot.

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What does it mean if a line plot has more marks above a number?

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More marks above a number indicate that value occurs more frequently in the data set.

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How can you determine the range of data from a line plot?

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The range can be determined by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value represented on the line plot.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a part of a whole, represented by a numerator and a denominator.