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 the numbers to see how many times each number appears.

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What does each mark on a line plot represent?

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Each mark represents one occurrence of a value.

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

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Add up all the marks above the numbers.

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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

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If there are 10 marks above the number 8, what does that mean?

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It means that 10 items have the value of 8.

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How do you find the mode in a line plot?

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

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What is the range of data in a line plot?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values.

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If a line plot shows scores of 80, 85, and 90, how many students scored in the 80's?

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Count the marks above 80 and 85.

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

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It means that no items have that value.