Dot Plot

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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 do you read a dot plot?

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

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What does each dot represent in a dot plot?

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Each dot represents one individual data point or value in the dataset.

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How can you find the mode using a dot plot?

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The mode is the value with the most dots above it in the dot plot.

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What is the purpose of a dot plot?

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The purpose of a dot plot is to visually represent data to make it easier to see patterns, trends, and frequencies.

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How do you determine the total number of data points from a dot plot?

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To determine the total number of data points, count all the dots in the dot plot.

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What is the difference between a dot plot and a bar graph?

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A dot plot uses dots to represent individual data points, while a bar graph uses bars to show the frequency of data in intervals.

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Can a dot plot show multiple categories of data?

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Yes, a dot plot can show multiple categories by using different colors or symbols for each category.

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What is the range in a dot plot?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values represented in the dot plot.

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How can you identify outliers in a dot plot?

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Outliers can be identified as dots that are far away from the other dots in the plot.