Creating Frequency Tables and Dot Plots

What is the main purpose of using frequency tables and dot plots?

• To complicate data representation

• To focus on individual data points only

• To organize and represent data clearly

• To increase the amount of data needed

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What is the first step in creating a frequency table?

• Identifying the lowest and highest values

• Tallying the data

• Identifying the highest value

• Drawing the table

How many rows are needed for a frequency table with values ranging from 0 to 6?

• 5

• 8

• 7

• 6

What does the tally column in a frequency table help with?

• Reducing the accuracy of the data

• Making the table look complex

• Working through the data and finding frequencies

• Increasing the table size

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What is the final step in completing a frequency table?

• Adding a title

• Drawing the table

• Identifying the highest value

• Tallying the data

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What is the first step in creating a dot plot?

• Adding a title

• Drawing dots for each data point

• Drawing a number line

• Labeling the number line

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How is the number line in a dot plot labeled for this data set?

• By the number of people

• By the number of subscriptions

• By the total frequency

• By the number of streaming services

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How many dots should be placed above the number 2 if four people have two subscriptions?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 2

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What does each dot in a dot plot represent?

• The average value of the data

• The total number of data points

• A specific value in the data

• A category of data

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What is the purpose of the title in a frequency table or dot plot?

• To confuse the reader

• To add unnecessary information

• To provide clarity on what the data represents

• To make the table or plot look complete

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