Line Plots and Frequency Tables

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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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What is a frequency table?

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A frequency table is a way to organize data that shows how often each value occurs in a dataset.

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How do you find the total from a frequency table?

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To find the total, multiply each value by its frequency and then add all the products together.

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What does the left column of a frequency table represent?

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The left column typically represents the categories or values being measured.

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What does the right column of a frequency table represent?

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The right column shows the frequency or number of occurrences for each category or value.

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How can you represent data from a frequency table on a line plot?

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You can place an X or dot above each value on the number line according to its frequency.

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What is the purpose of using a line plot?

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A line plot helps visualize the distribution of data and makes it easy to see trends and patterns.

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How do you read a line plot?

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To read a line plot, count the number of X's or dots above each value to determine its frequency.

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What is the total number of hours spent reading if 12 students read for 4 hours each?

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48 hours (12 students x 4 hours each = 48 hours).

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If 9 people exercised for 1/4 hour or less, what does this tell you about the data?

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It indicates that a significant number of people exercised for a very short duration.