12.7 Measurement Data

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What is measurement data?

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Measurement data refers to the information collected by measuring the size, length, weight, or amount of objects.

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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.

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How do you find the difference between two numbers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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If 7 students grew an inch or more, what does this tell us about the group?

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It indicates that a specific number of students experienced growth.

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What does it mean if 5 items measured more than 1 inch?

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It means that there are 5 items that are longer than 1 inch.

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What is the total number of items that measured 1 inch or less if the difference is 7?

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If the difference is 7 and there are 5 items that measured more than 1 inch, then there are 12 items that measured 1 inch or less.

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What is the purpose of measuring items?

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Measuring items helps us understand their size and compare them with other items.

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What is an example of an item that might be measured?

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Examples include pencils, books, or toys.

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Why is it important to collect measurement data?

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Collecting measurement data helps us make informed decisions based on the size or quantity of items.

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What does it mean to measure something?

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To measure something means to determine its size, length, weight, or amount using a standard unit.