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 each number to see how many times that number appears in the data.

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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 in the data set.

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If there are 3 'X's above the number 2, how many kids did something 2 times?

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3 kids did something 2 times.

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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The purpose of a line plot is to organize and display data clearly.

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

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You add up all the 'X's above each number.

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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 no one had that value in the data set.

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How many kids went sailing 2 times last summer if there are 3 'X's above the number 2?

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3 kids went sailing 2 times.

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If there are 4 'X's above the numbers 3 and 4, how many kids made 3 or 4 goals?

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4 kids made 3 or 4 goals.

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What can you conclude if a line plot shows that 2 students planted 1 seed?

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It means that only 2 students planted 1 seed.