Creating Plots with Desmos

This lesson demonstrates how to create dot plots, histograms, and box plots using Desmos. It begins with entering data into Desmos, either manually or by copying from a spreadsheet. The tutorial then guides through creating a dot plot, adjusting bin width, and customizing the plot's appearance. Next, it covers creating a histogram, setting bin width, and exploring options like bar height and bin alignment. Finally, it explains how to create a box plot, adjust its position, and modify its height. The video emphasizes the ease of using Desmos for visualizing data.

What is the first step in creating plots using Desmos?

• Open a spreadsheet

• Visit desmos.com and select graphing calculator

• Create an account on Desmos

• Download Desmos app

How can you enter data into Desmos if it's already in a spreadsheet?

• Use a special import function

• Copy and paste the data

• Upload the spreadsheet file

• Type each value manually

What is the default bin width when creating a dot plot in Desmos?

• 10

• 1

• 5

• 2

Which option allows you to change the appearance of points in a dot plot?

• Style, size, and color

• Font, alignment, and color

• Shape, width, and height

• Opacity, size, and shape

What does the 'count' option represent in a histogram's bar height?

• The average value of the data set

• The maximum value in the data set

• The number of test scores in each interval

• The total number of data points

How can you change the bin alignment in a histogram?

• By adjusting the offset

• By changing the bin width

• By modifying the data set

• By selecting center or left alignment

What is the effect of setting the bar height to 'density' in a histogram?

• The sum of the area of the bars is equal to one

• The bars are displayed in different colors

• The histogram is converted to a dot plot

• The sum of the heights of the bars is equal to one

What is the purpose of adjusting the offset in a box plot?

• To change the color of the plot

• To change the data set

• To reposition the box plot vertically

• To adjust the width of the plot

Which function is used to create a box plot in Desmos?

• Scatter plot

• Histogram

• Box plot

• Dot plot

What is the final step in creating a box plot in Desmos?

• Changing the color of the plot

• Adjusting the bin width

• Entering the data set

• Setting the offset and height