Line Plot

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a type of graph that displays data along a number line, showing the frequency of data points above each value.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How do you read a line plot?

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To read a line plot, look at the marks above each number on the number line to determine how many times each value occurs.

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CCSS.2.MD.D.9

CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What type of data is best represented by a line plot?

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Line plots are best for displaying small sets of data, particularly when the data is numerical and can be counted.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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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 represent data to easily identify trends, frequencies, and distributions.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How can you determine the mode from a line plot?

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The mode can be determined by identifying the value with the highest frequency of marks on the line plot.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What does each mark on a line plot represent?

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Each mark on a line plot represents a single data point or observation.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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How do you find the median from a line plot?

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To find the median, you must first list the data points in order and then identify the middle value.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What is the range of a data set represented in a line plot?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in the data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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How can you use a line plot to compare two sets of data?

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You can create two line plots on the same number line to visually compare the frequencies of each data set.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4

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What is the highest value in a line plot?

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The highest value in a line plot is the maximum number represented on the number line.

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CCSS.3.MD.B.4