Envision Topic 10 - Represent Data Using Line Plots

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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 Xs or dots to represent each data point.

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How do you find the total weight of items represented in a line plot?

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To find the total weight, add the values represented by the Xs or dots on the line plot.

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What does the height of a dot in a line plot represent?

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The height of a dot represents the frequency of that particular value in the data set.

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What is the purpose of using a line plot?

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A line plot helps to visualize data, making it easier to see trends, patterns, and frequencies.

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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 Xs or dots above each value to determine frequency.

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

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A line plot displays data along a number line, while a bar graph uses bars to represent the frequency of categories.

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What does it mean if a line plot has more Xs above a certain number?

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It means that number occurs more frequently in the data set compared to others.

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How can you determine the mode from a line plot?

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The mode is the value with the highest frequency, which can be identified by the tallest stack of Xs.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.