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, 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 how many times that value occurs.

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What is the purpose of using fractions in line plots?

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Fractions in line plots help represent measurements that are not whole numbers, allowing for more precise data representation.

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How do you find the total length of items represented on a line plot?

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To find the total length, add up the values represented by the marks on the line plot.

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What does it mean if a line plot has more marks at a certain value?

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It means 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 is found by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value represented on the line plot.

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What is the difference between the longest and shortest measurements in a line plot?

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The difference is calculated by subtracting the shortest measurement from the longest measurement.

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What does a fraction like 1/8 represent in a line plot?

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It represents a specific measurement or value that is part of the data set, indicating a precise quantity.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the significance of the mode in a data set represented by a line plot?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in the data set, which can be identified by the highest stack of marks on the line plot.