Line Plots

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows data along a number line, using X's or dots to represent how many times each value occurs.

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How do you read a line plot?

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You read a line plot by looking at the number of X's or dots above each value to see how many times that value appears.

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What does it mean if a value has more X's in a line plot?

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It means that value occurs more frequently in the data set.

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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The purpose of a line plot is to display data clearly and to help us see patterns or trends.

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

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You add up all the X's or dots in the line plot.

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

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It means that value does not occur in the data set.

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How can you compare two values in a line plot?

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You can compare two values by looking at the number of X's above each value.

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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 different categories.

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How do you determine how many more or fewer items there are between two values in a line plot?

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You subtract the number of X's of one value from the number of X's of the other value.

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What is the first step in creating a line plot?

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The first step is to collect the data you want to display.