Line Plots

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a way to display data along a number line, showing how many times each value occurs.

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How do you read a line plot?

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You look at the marks above the numbers to see how many times each number appears.

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What does each 'X' represent in a line plot?

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Each 'X' represents one occurrence of a value.

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How can you find the total number of items in a line plot?

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Add up all the 'X's above the numbers.

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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To visually display data and make it easier to see patterns and frequencies.

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How do you determine the highest value in a line plot?

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Look for the number with the most 'X's above it.

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What does it mean if a number has no 'X's above it in a line plot?

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It means that number did not occur in the data set.

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How can you find the number of students who scored 80 or higher on a test using a line plot?

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Count all the 'X's above the numbers 80 and above.

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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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What is a data set?

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A data set is a collection of values or scores that can be displayed in a line plot.