Analyzing Data Representations and Interpretations

Mrs. Spears introduces line plots, explaining their similarities to bar graphs. She provides examples using button lengths, walking distances, and waiting times to illustrate how line plots represent data. The lesson includes advanced problem-solving with total distances, emphasizing the importance of organizing and analyzing data using line plots.

What is the primary difference between a line plot and a bar graph?

• Line plots use numbers on the side, bar graphs do not.

• Line plots use X's to represent data frequency, bar graphs use bars.

• Line plots are always horizontal, bar graphs are vertical.

• Line plots are used for qualitative data, bar graphs for quantitative.

In the pets example, how do you determine the number of students with a specific number of pets?

• By counting the X's above the number of pets.

• By reading the labels at the bottom of the graph.

• By looking at the numbers on the side of the graph.

• By counting the bars on the graph.

How many buttons in Jen's collection are longer than 1 inch?

• Two buttons

• Four buttons

• Three buttons

• One button

What is the most common distance walked by students in Miss Lee's class?

• 1/4 mile

• 1 mile

• 1/2 mile

• 3/4 mile

How many customers waited for their food for exactly 1/2 hour?

• Three customers

• One customer

• Four customers

• Two customers

What is the total distance run by students in Mr. Boren's class?

• 3 and 3/5 miles

• 4 and 2/5 miles

• 5 miles

• 4 miles