Analyze Line Plots

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line, using X's or dots to represent each data point.

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How do you find the mode in a line plot?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in the data set represented on the line plot.

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What does an outlier mean in a data set?

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An outlier is a value that is significantly higher or lower than the other values in a data set.

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How can you determine the range of a data set from a line plot?

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The range is found by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

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What does it mean if a line plot has a peak?

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A peak indicates that there is a high frequency of data points at that value, showing it is a common score or measurement.

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How do you count the number of data points in a line plot?

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You count the total number of X's or dots above each value on the number line.

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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The purpose of a line plot is to visually display data to make it easier to see patterns, trends, and frequencies.

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How do you identify the median from a line plot?

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To find the median, you arrange the data points in order and find the middle value.

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What does it mean if a line plot is symmetrical?

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A symmetrical line plot has data that is evenly distributed around a central value, indicating balance.

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How can you tell if a line plot has a lot of variation?

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A line plot with a wide spread of data points indicates a lot of variation in the data.