Dot Plot Review

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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 find the range of a data set?

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The range is found by subtracting the lowest value from the highest value in the data set.

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What does it mean to find the mode of a data set?

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The mode is the number that appears most frequently in a data set.

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How can you determine how many students scored above a certain score using a dot plot?

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Count the number of dots to the right of the specified score on the dot plot.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data points are arranged in order.

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How do you interpret a dot plot?

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You interpret a dot plot by looking at the number of dots above each value to understand the frequency of each score.

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What is the purpose of using a dot plot?

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Dot plots help visualize the distribution of data and make it easier to see patterns and trends.

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How do you find the total number of data points represented in a dot plot?

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Add up all the dots in the dot plot to find the total number of data points.

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What does it mean if a dot plot has a peak?

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A peak in a dot plot indicates the mode, or the most common value in the data set.

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How can you tell if a data set is skewed using a dot plot?

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If the dots are concentrated on one side of the plot, the data set may be skewed.