Line Plots

Front

What is a line plot?

Back

A line plot is a way to display data along a number line, showing how many times each value occurs.

Front

How do you read a line plot?

Back

You look at the marks above the numbers to see how many times each number appears.

Front

What does each mark on a line plot represent?

Back

Each mark represents one occurrence of a value.

Front

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

Back

Add up all the marks above the numbers.

Front

What is the purpose of a line plot?

Back

To visually show data and make it easier to see patterns and compare amounts.

Front

If a line plot shows 4 marks above the number 2, how many items are there?

Back

There are 4 items.

Front

What does it mean if a number has no marks above it in a line plot?

Back

It means that number did not occur in the data.

Front

How can you tell which number is the most common in a line plot?

Back

The number with the most marks above it is the most common.

Front

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

Back

A line plot shows data along a number line, while a bar graph uses bars to show the amount of each category.

Front

How do you create a line plot?

Back

Draw a number line, then place a mark above the number for each occurrence of that value.